…supplies about 30 percent of California’s water needs as it melts in the spring and early summer. More telling than a snow survey at a single location, however, are DWR’s…
Almond Board: Irrigation Workshops
…efficient nitrogen use. For more information, contact the Almond Board. Almond Board of California 1150 Ninth Street, Suite 1500 Modesto, CA 95354 USA Telephone: (209) 549-8262 Fax: (209) 549-8267 Email:…
Robots and People Working Together to Save Water and Enhance Agriculture
…of Agriculture (USDA) is helping University of California researchers refine collaborative robotic technology that could change the way crops are maintained worldwide, saving millions of gallons of water each year…
Blum Center Relaunching With Focus on Food
…seed grant through the University of California allowed UC Merced to start its branch of the Blum Center, then themed “Global California: The World at Home.” The UC Merced initiative…
Dairy Trade in the Trump Era
…immediate harm to U.S. dairy farmers and processors. While Mexico has been an incredibly valuable trading partner for dairy, Canada, by sharp contrast, has habitually worked to undermine dairy trade….
California Cattlemen File Lawsuit Against Fish and Game
…day after the California Cattlemen’s Association and the California Farm Bureau filed a lawsuit against the California Fish and Game Commission over its June 2014 decision to list the gray…
Putting a Face on California Farmers
The California Farm Bureau is giving a face to California farmers by taking producers to the U.S. capital. Representatives get a personal experience, and leaders say that pays dividends when…
The California Kitchen: Bread Pudding
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google…
AFBF Pres. Duvall: Confirm Judge Gorsuch
…and ranchers today. “Gorsuch has expressed an appreciation for the environment and is a conservationist – a philosophy shared by America’s farmers and ranchers who serve as caretakers for our…
House Agriculture Committee Meets
…rules for the 115th Congress. “I am very excited to get to work crafting policies that will benefit America’s farmers and ranchers with the help of my esteemed colleagues this…
6 Things to Know About EPA Review of Pyrethroids
…assessment, and respond to comments.3. What information is useful for farmers to provide to the EPA?Additional information about the use of these products is being requested for this registration review…
Rain Proves Need for Storage Projects Progress
The uncommon wet weather continues in California. The excessive precipitation shows the need for more water storage, and citrus leaders say progress on projects is necessary. Last October, Tom Dunklee…
Vilsack Endorses Agriculture Secretary Nominee Sonny Perdue
…he’s had the opportunity to work with Governor Perdue, in detailing Perdue’s commitment to farmers and ranchers, “regardless of size of production method.” President Donald Trump selected Perdue as his…
Brazil Proposes Opening Farmland for Foreign Ownership
…farmers and peasants, according to Reuters. The proposal also includes allowing 100 percent foreign ownership of local airlines. However, a similar measure was vetoed just last year. Plans to open…