This slideshow requires JavaScript. New maps from the National Academy of Sciences show canopy water loss for California forests from 2011 to 2015. View the full report here with explanations…
Peanut Pileup
…report announced that total peanut production by U-S farmers in 2015 is expected to surpass that of 2014 by almost a billion pounds. Peanut Pileup From: Florida Peanut Producer Association…
The Western View: Water Projects
…it will fall off the front page, and when that happens, it will no longer be top of mind with our politicians and bureaucrats. It’s possible they will move on…
Snowpack’s Water Content Far Greater than One Year Ago
…Conditions” and “Drought” pages: Water Conditions Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/waterconditions.cfm Drought Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/index.cfm Everyday water conservation tips at Save Our Water: http://www.saveourwater.com Information on the State’s turf and toilet rebate program: http://www.saveourwaterrebates.com/…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine In Stanislaus County Includes Portion of Merced County
…until it dies. In California, HLB has only been detected in 2012 and 2015 on residential properties in Los Angeles County. This plant disease does not affect human health. Residents…
Cultivate California Program Debuts with Website and Social Media
…California will promote the social media hashtag #CAonMyPlate and ask people to share how they personally experience food grown in California in their day-to-day lives. A page on the website…
Snowpack Totals And California Drought
…expand and augment the existing grant and low-interest loan program nonprofit organizations are currently offering through a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded program. Read more from the drought page at CA.gov…
Andy Grammer Teams with Feeding America
…visit Andy’s Set the Table page: help.feedingamerica.org/goto/andygrammer For more information on Andy Grammer please visit: www.andygrammer.com www.facebook.com/andygrammer www.twitter.com/andygrammer www.instagram.com/andygrammer www.youtube.com/andygrammer Image: Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer attends Feeding America Hosts Bi-Coastal Celebrity…
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
…Original posting: November 10, 2015 Because of the changing landscape of food ingredients and production, and in direct response to consumers who have requested that the FDA explore the use…
Agri View: Apples
…good apple? Which varieties are best for fresh eating? for baking? Go to the apple Selection Tips page for help on which apples to buy, when to buy them and…
The Western View: Big Data
…be established. There’s a lot to think about here. For more information go to fb.org and take a look at the Farm Bureau Big Data Resources page. I’m Len Wilcox…
Groundwater Management a Costly Endeavor
…Groundwater website offers links and news from state, local and non-governmental agencies. Read more here. 2015 Amendments An updated copy of the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Legislation includes 2015 amendments…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
USDA Shares 2015 Results: Building a Stronger Rural America through Partnership, Progress and Promise Vilsack This year, millions of rural businesses and families were positively impacted by U.S. Department of…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for Fertilizer Research Program
…and research on reducing nitrous oxide emissions associated with the use of nitrogen fertilizers. Applicants are invited to submit two-page concept proposals to FREP by Friday, January 29, 2016. Concepts…









