…surveying consumers. Today, USFRA shared insights from a recent consumer survey focused on farming, ranching and sustainability. “For USFRA, no question about agriculture is off the table,” said Nancy Kavazanjian,…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…goal of the research was to produce for the first time, reliable data on the drought’s impact in the San Joaquin Valley – the state’s farming heartland, said Provost Lynnette…
Agri View: Olive Farming
Everett Griner talks about olive farming is set to grow again in today’s Agri View. Olive Farming…
Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting on September 24, 2015
…workshop, which is designed to teach people in the agricultural industry a software program that improves the efficiency of farming operations and adds value to consulting services. This is a…
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
…emphasis on sustainable farming practices, the commission works with strategic partners focusing on production and nutrition research, food safety training and education, marketing and communications, trade relations and public policy….
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…and created “Team Ag,” which challenges the misconceptions some people have about farming. Another voice has been my own daughter – Sabrina Hill – who recognized the need to advocate…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…runs a custom farming and harvesting operation in Merced County. He said those who are short on water are definitely seeing lower corn yields, with some fields down by as…
Avocado Growers Getting Creative with Crops
…professionals to start a healthy discussion. One of the panel members told growers about some new farming practices that are bringing in some extra income. Growers Getting Creative with Crops…
Citrus Industry This Week: Water Farming; Online CEU; Citrus Expo
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a water farming report, a CEU article and Citrus Expo updates. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free…
Agri View: Oyster Farming
Pacific Oysters Everett Griner talks about oyster farming, a growing enterprise, in today’s Agri View. Oyster Farming…
The Western View: Crowdfunding for Agriculture
…high-tech tools and equipment for large-scale farming operations. Agfunder projects include SWIIM, which is creating a new $150 billion market for water rights and conservation with a hardware/software system co-developed…
Proving Sustainability Sometimes Just Paperwork
Sustainable farming is a popular term in California and is widely looked at as a good thing. Wine industry leaders say a lot of growers are already operating this way….
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…the stronger safety net they need to continue farming, even after particularly bad years,” said Secretary Vilsack. “USDA will continue to work toward implementing risk management provisions from the Farm…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…dollar commitment to independent, third-party research into next-generation farming practices to help drive further improvement in efficient and sustainable farming. Kendall A, Marvinney E, Brodt S, Zhu W. Life cycle-based…