…further complicated by the requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Some of the sustainability goals set forth under SGMA include addressing water quality in aquifers, managing seawater intrusion…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Milestone and Deadline
The Almond Leadership Program is celebrating its ten-year anniversary. Almond Board of California’s Manager of Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau talks with AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman about the program, how its…
NCBA Calls for Flexibility on Hours of Service Rules
…encouraged FMCSA to provide livestock haulers with the flexibility of a split sleeper berth program that would allow for shorter rest periods of two or three hours during a trip,…
Agri View: America’s Roads Falling Apart
…agriculture. Once a crop is harvested getting it to market rapidly is important. Most crops are transported by big trucks. One senator says we need a rebuilding program like we…
Railcar Helps Bridge Lifelong Access Goal
…Resources Conservation Service used their EQIP program to facilitate that goal by repurposing a railcar and giving better and more reliable access to the property. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Scallop
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Perfect Scallop with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Each U15 Day Boat Scallops TT…
National Cooperative Month Looks to the Future of Agriculture
…supply, bargaining, credit and grower cooperatives. Some of the cooperatives in California such as California Dairies, Blue Diamond Growers and Sunkist Growers have served as examples of the successful growth…
The California Kitchen: Steamed Rice
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Steamed Rice with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Arborio Rice 4 C Water…
USDA Partners to Improve Community Infrastructure for 1.1 Million Rural Americans
…National Association of Counties and the National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation. USDA is making the investments through the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program. The funding helps rural areas…
Court to Hear OTA Suit Against USDA Organic Livestock Rule Withdraw
…agency contends that the Organic Food and Production Act does not give the National Organic Program the authority to regulate animal welfare. The Organic Trade Association is arguing that the…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…sustainability, innovative efficiency and providing sustainable nutrition to a growing and changing global population. This partnership includes top sponsors Microsoft and AgriNovus Indiana, as well as some of agriculture’s most…
Farm Bill Expiration Jeopardizes Multiple Programs
…particularly important to specific farm bill titles and to the programs’ beneficiaries,” according to a report by the Congressional Research Service. Programs such the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, the Conservation…
The California Kitchen: Lime Infused Slow Poached Lobster
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Lime Infused Slow Poached Lobster with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 12 0Z Uncooked Lobster…
The Western View: ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry
…trees. Plans are underway to test the dogs soon in California. ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry Results from previous tests show that properly trained dogs can identify citrus…