…of economic loss. While he’s hoping for more rain, Solano County sheep and cattle rancher Richard Hamilton said he is not making any drastic changes as he tries to build…
Timing of Crop Reports are Misleading
…only track increases and decreases. Some analysts say that growers are doing better than expected due to adoption of efficient systems, and Sanders says their growers also show that trend….
Drought Causing Valley Land to Sink
…to reduce the rate of sinking and address risks to infrastructure. This action builds on the historic Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, enacted by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in September…
Agri View: Bigger and Better
beefsteak tomato Everett Griner talks about genetic change occurring naturally in today’s Agri View. Bigger and Better…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…not too many dairy farmers are locking in their contract prices yet, as they may sense prices could dip further, said Joel Karlin, commodity manager and market analyst for Western…
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
The drought is tightening its grip on California agriculture, squeezing about 30 percent more workers and cropland out of production than in 2014, according to the latest drought impact report…
Most Operations Implementing Food Safety
The Food and Drug Administration is currently revising their draft rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act and that has some growers wondering about a farm food safety plan. Most…
The Western View: He’s a Farmer
…farm some day. His work gives him time to think, and he has to have a deep understanding of the way of things to build the best soil and crop…
Nurseries Affected by HLB Update
…date, 7,922 plants at 29 locations have been destroyed. One nursery has opted to build a structure for the 111 nursery plants it has on hand. The nursery had until…
Senate Water Bill Introduction is Welcomed News for Multiple Water Agencies
…look forward to the members of Congress resolving key differences between the California Emergency Drought Relief Act and H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015,…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
…fasting glucose. A significant reduction (8.7 mmHg) in systolic blood pressure These recent findings build on previous research announced at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session in 2012….
Drought Weather Increasing NOW Pressure
…is contributing to the pressure is faster growing early populations. Symmes says the dry weather in California is partially to blame as healthier mummies mean better homes for Navel orangeworm….
Army Corps Criticizes EPA for Flawed Rulemaking, Warns WOTUS has Little Legal Standing and is Not Based on Science
…released documents clearly illustrate the discrepancies between the two agencies that share jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act. “These documents clearly show that EPA is not ready to begin enforcement…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…change,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “In addition to building drought and climate resiliency on our farms, the solutions incentivized by these programs are practical and timely.” Incentive programs available…