…(California and Nevada), tribal and local agencies to address unique and challenging water management issues. This week, parties to TROA exhibited flexibility and cooperation by agreeing to a series of…
Shop Smarter at Farmers Markets
…peach instead! The same thing applies to locality: if you’re in the Northeast or Midwest, don’t bother with bananas or avocados. If you’re in California, well, pretty much everything can…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 10
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Farm Tech Investing Dips after Record Year
Investments in agriculture technology have receded so far this year, following a record global investment last year. Funding from venture capitalists and others totaled $1.8 billion through the first six…
USDA Celebrating Farmers Market Week
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is celebrating Farmers Market Week by highlighting the evolution of the nation’s local and regional food systems. USDA says the local food sector represents more…
France Facing 30-year Low in Wheat Yields
A new report from France says the nation is facing a ‘catastrophic’ 30-year low in wheat yields. The Agriculture Ministry for France, the European Union’s biggest grain producer, says the…
Agri View: Consuming GMO Crops
…key to the next wave of advances in agriculture and health. While DellaPenna and many others see great potential in the products of this new biotechnology, some see uncertainty, even…
Ag Looking for Tax Certainty from Candidates
Agriculture is looking for tax certainty and fewer regulations from a new administration. Hillary Clinton will release her economic plan in Michigan on Thursday, and Donald Trump announced his in…
The California Kitchen: Veloute Sauce
…Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
Fresno County Ag Value Declines in 2015
Drought, lower commodity prices and production issues drive report down The Fresno County Department of Agriculture’s 2015 Crop and Livestock Report was presented to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors….
Technology Needed to Meet Population Growth
Agriculture leaders speaking at the Forbes AgTech Summit in July said technology is one of the only solutions they see to help food production meet population growth. Technology Needed to…
Dollars Spent at Farmers Market
…direct marketing averaged $214,486, which is 39 percent higher. Read more of the study conducted by the UC Davis and University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. (.pdf)…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 9
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Wal-Mart donated $1 Million for Conservation Efforts by Rice Farmers
…of Agriculture in 2014. However, only 10 percent of that grant is dedicated to advising interested farmers. Organizers say the donation from Wal-Mart will complement those efforts in assisting farmers…