With closure of the public comment period for the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP)/California WaterFix’s Partially Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Review (EIR) documents, the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority,…
Thankful4Ag Campaign Wrapping Up
…time someone participates in the quiz on the www.thankful4ag.com website, Bayer will make a food bank donation. More than 300,000 meals have been donated so far. Even after the deadline…
Proposal to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Food Residue Tolerances
…for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. To submit comments, go to docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0653 at www.regulations.gov. Visit the EPA website to read more about the proposal to revoke…
Managing Leaf Footed Bug in Winter
…Habits Research is still trying to determine what the bug does in winter citrus but Tollerup says their actions in pomegranates are well defined. “It’s extremely important if the fruit…
Brain Health-Part 2
…why experts say you shouldn’t self diagnose, and what to do instead, when it comes to memory matters. Brain Health-Part 2 For more information on brain health, go to www.brainhealth.gov….
PMA Fresh Summit has Another Record-Breaking Year
…helps our businesses thrive.” Next year’s Fresh Summit Convention and Expo will be held Oct. 14-16, 2016, in Orlando, Fla., USA. For more information, visit www.freshsummit.com. This slideshow requires JavaScript….
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2016 Specialty Crop Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process to…
Almond Board of California: CEUs at 2015 Almond Conference
…Services, Bryce Spycher tells us about the continuing education units available. Almond Conference CEU Report To register or for more information, visit AlmondConference.com. This year’s Almond Conference features many sessions…
MyBeefCheckoff Video: Beef Nutrition Research
…shows beef is a protein choice that delivers high nutritional value. More on that as Sharon Alseth reports from Nebraska. To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com….
Big Data Brings Farmers New Rewards, New Risks
…farmers can work directly with businesses to address problems and find workable solutions. “If we rely on the government to make changes, the undue overhead might irreversibly deter innovation,” Hurst…
The Western View : Internet of Things
…to the wheels that have traction, brakes on the wheels that are skidding. The computer monitors your driving habits and adjusts accordingly – all these components are working together and…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Pumpkin White Bean Turkey Chili
…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, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, Linkedin:…
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
…conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill….
GMO Testing Pilot Project to Ensure Compliance with National Organic Program
…or easily. It has been the result of substantial investment, careful planning and a healthy helping of persistence. The community of organic growers works daily with the California Department of…