…Service. The Overhead Trellis Management System was used on 13,695 bearing acres in 2015, accounting for 8 percent of the total raisin-type grape acreage. Fresno and Madera County growers have…
No Changes for California Citrus
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS, Washington DC, issued the May citrus crop forecast with no increases were reported for California due to the April numbers being carried over. Increases for Florida in…
Conserve Energy and Save Costs
…work with farmers and rural small businesses. Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pa., is being selected to receive a $100,000 energy audit grant to provide individualized assessments for improving energy…
People’s Garden
…working together to establish community and school gardens that incorporate sustainable practices and improve communities across the country. Through this Initiative USDA demonstrates that the simple act of planting a…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Feta Mint Salad
…Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Strawberry Feta Mint Salad For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
State Says Continue Water Savings
…communities. Improve Agricultural Water Use Efficiency and Drought Planning DWR will update existing requirements for Agricultural Water Management Plans so that irrigation districts quantify their customers’ water use efficiency and…
$10 Million in Green Energy Research
…and extension personnel, have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources…
Grants Available for SWEEP Assistance, Training
…for Applications” at www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/SWEEP. The Request for Applications contains detailed information on eligibility and program requirements. Applications must be submitted by email no later than May 20, 2016, 5:00 p.m….
Funding to Relieve Veterinarian Shortages
…the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel, have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing…
Foreign Fruits-Veggies
…tree. The tree may even look covered in purple warts or pimples when it is fully in season. It is often used in its native lands in South America much…
Agri View: Pollinator Extinction
…“is primarily due to changes in land use, intensive agricultural practices and pesticide use, alien invasion species, diseases and pest, and climate change,” says IPBES Vice Chair Robert Watson. Read…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Salmon Potato Salad
…West. The California Kitchen: Grilled Salmon Potato Salad For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire,…
Building Blocks For Climate Smart Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack summarizes USDA building blocks for climate smart agriculture and how US producers can use these to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Building Blocks For Climate Smart Agriculture…
People’s Gardens Across Government
…in season fruit or vegetable. Our goal is to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables at the market and help our customers understand what’s in season. The free 10-minute…