…project. “Recognizing that different regions have unique challenges and resources, the President has called upon the federal government to act creatively in order to become more responsive to the ideas…
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
…“The introduction of the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act by Senator Dianne Feinstein identifies several paths by which California can improve…
Water Agencies Encouraged by Introduction of Senate Water Bill
In response to today’s introduction of the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act, several public water agencies from the Central Valley issued…
ASTA Participates in FarmNext National Summit
…next generation of ag innovators,” said LaVigne. “As seed professionals, innovation is at the heart of what we do. It’s critical that we continue to build upon the progress of…
Clay Results Could Be Better Than Trials
Kaolin clay is proving to aid chill accumulation in pistachio trees and experts say growers could see even better clay results than their trials. Clay Results Could Be Better Than…
Pistachio Cultivar Beneficial During Low Chill
…and Natural Resources’ (UC ANR) Statewide Pistachio Day heard about research looking at helping growers find a better match for their female Kerman variety during low chill years. Cooperative Extension…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…all the changes, the one with the most lasting implications for agriculture was California’s adoption of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act in 2014. For the next quarter century, SGMA will…
Women in Agriculture Seminar Series This Week
…discuss how you can better communicate what you do to share the truth about agriculture. In the seminar Reaching a New Level of Consumer Understanding, she will discuss how to…
$35 Million to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals, Strengthen Childhood Nutrition
…of $35 million in grants to help schools upgrade their kitchen equipment and infrastructure in order to offer students better access to nutritious foods. Three in five students – more…
Agri View: Bee Study
…might be more careful about protecting them, Rehan believes. It is her hope that the findings of the bee extinction study can help us gain a better understanding of why…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…soil and air quality, conserving clean water and enhancing wildlife habitat,” Vilsack said. “With this investment, we’ll be able to build on the already record number of acres enrolled in…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
…continue making our platform better, following our mission to deliver more value for growers,” Boudreau said. “Along with more direct field support, this coming year will see more ground-breaking features…
NFU Statement on Syngenta Merger
…agriculture, this is of particular concern since state-owned businesses frequently do not act in economically rational or predictable ways. As a result, more uncertainty often surrounds their businesses, and consequently,…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
…unfavorable weather conditions just when bee activity is necessary to pollinate this year’s crop. Wet weather during bloom, which typically occurs from mid-February to mid-March, is not unusual, according to…