…almost ideal conditions – temperature as well as environmental factors – for bees to fly and for bloom to take place.” The University of California references optimum conditions for pollinator…
Autonomous Weeders Showing Promise in Lettuce Fields
…the California State University, Monterey Bay. “In areas where weed density was really high is where we saw the most impact with the crews having to spend less time within…
The California Kitchen: Hibachi Grilled Valentines Steak Dinner
Hibachi Grilled Valentines Steak Dinner In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Hibachi Grilled Valentines Steak Dinner with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
Winery Wastewater Requirements Will Impact About Half of Industry
New regulations from the state of California will unify water discharge rules for wineries and will impact almost half the industry. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted a general order for how…
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
The University of California, Davis, have launched a farmworker COVID safety project with a multitude of partners. Funded by a $3 million contract, the COVID-19 Statewide Agriculture and Farmworker Education…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
…the environment, helping the climate, and helping reduce greenhouse gases,” said Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for NRCS in California. “The study shows that more than 367,000 metric tons of carbon…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded more than $2 million for nutrient management projects. CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is awarding $2.18 million dollars…
Week in Review: Snowpack Below Average, Wineries Face Statewide Wastewater Rule
California experienced some important snowpack increases but levels are still below average according to the most recent snow survey. A new set of winery wastewater guidelines will be imposed on…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
California has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Denmark focused on climate solutions within the dairy sector. The MOU signed by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries…
Stakeholder Meetings to Look at Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is hosting a series of stakeholder meetings this month to look at climate change solutions in agriculture. CDFA hopes to hear from…
Almond Matters: Much-Needed Rainfall Comes with Bloom on the Horizon
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, storms that came through California brought much-needed rainfall to much of the state. Two days of wet weather brought multiple inches…
Winery Wastewater Guidelines Impact Half of All California Operations
…last week will apply to a wide array of California wineries and require them to get a permit from their regional water quality control boards to continue their operations,” said…
Applications Being Accepted for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Applications are now being accepted for Class 51 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP). More than 1,300 individuals have participated in CALP from the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF)….