…individual orchard and irrigation system. Because the calculation is automated, growers save time, and because the tool is integrated with active California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) stations to determine…
African leaders visit CDFA
…leadership training and creates unique opportunities in Africa for Fellows to put new skills to practical use in leading organizations, communities, and countries. Click here for more information about the…
Dairy Industry Leaders Pledge Cooperation
…producers and industries in both countries, maintaining a communication channel between the industry organizations, and analyzing and seeking mutually beneficial solutions to problems affecting the dairy industry in both countries….
Farmers Markets Must Visit List
…booths. Read about more great markets in California. Image credit: (top right) Farmer’s Market at the Ferry Building – San Francisco, CA. By Daderot (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons…
Cargill Stops Antibiotic Use in Turkey Flocks
…Global Meat News says Cargill was “making good on its promise” to reduce antibiotic use across its protein lines by stopping use of the antibiotic. The antibiotic is also used…
Brazil Could Clear U.S. GMO Corn Imports This Fall
…Thing Today reports Brazil’s National Bio-safety Technical Commission will meet September first to address the potential approval of U.S. GMO corn imports. The Commission is reportedly under heavy political pressure…
Agri View: Voice Command
…to come, but, who is to say. Look back twenty years. Now look ahead twenty years. Maybe even longer, but tractors that respond to voice command is in our future….
The California Kitchen: Espagnole Sauce
…Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef IG: untamedchef777…
CA Nitrogen Assessment Brings Improvement Opportunities
…of irrigation and the length of time water is applied during irrigation. Managing irrigation to reduce nitrate leaching To identify the best irrigation management practices to control soil salinity and…
Program Preserves Ag Land for Climate Benefits
…program committed $4.6 million in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds to agricultural conservation easements and planning grants in its first year and is committing an additional $37.4 million this year. The…
Multi-Party Water Exchange Will Benefit Donner Lake
…is above the maximum level the lake experienced during the entire 2015 drought-impacted summer season. The multi-party voluntary exchange is the first significant transaction under TROA benefitting California interests since…
Farmers Business Network Announces $20 Million in Funding
The Farmers Business Network announced this week it has raised $20 million in additional funding, led by Acre Venture Partners. The independent farmer-to-farmer network says it will use the funds…
Ag Looking for Tax Certainty from Candidates
Agriculture is looking for tax certainty and fewer regulations from a new administration. Hillary Clinton will release her economic plan in Michigan on Thursday, and Donald Trump announced his in…
The California Kitchen: Veloute Sauce
…Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef IG: untamedchef777…