…applications in soon. Although applications are accepted all year, farmers, ranchers and forest landowners should submit applications by March 31, 2016, to ensure they are considered for this year’s funding….
Cost Estimates for Growing Romaine Hearts and Organic Spinach Released
…UC Agriculture and Natural Resources researchers and educators draw on local expertise to conduct agricultural, environmental, economic, youth development and nutrition research that helps California thrive. Learn more at ucanr.edu….
$35 Million to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals, Strengthen Childhood Nutrition
…can be achieved through public-and-private partnerships,” said Alexis Glick, CEO, GENYOUth. “I am excited that the USDA and the NFL continue to join with us and America’s dairy farmers to…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit;…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…eligibility, ranking and payments. Through CSP, USDA has provided more than $4 billion since 2009 in assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest managers to enhance conservation on more than 70…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
…leaching. “From the beginning, Hortau has demonstrated innovation in creating solutions for water conservation and drought, all of which provide vital information to farmers,” said Timothy Hassler, Principal at Advantage…
Almond Board: Almond Spraying During Wet Years
…California Almond varieties are self-incompatible, requiring cross-pollination with other varieties to produce a crop. Even self-compatible varieties still require transfer of pollen within the flower. The single most important factor…
HM. Clause, Limagrain, Acquire California-based Genica Research Corp.
…Dixon, California. Created in 1999, Genica Research Corporation, parent company of Magnum Seeds and Genista, specializes in research efforts for the breeding and production of hybrid vegetable seeds. Its portfolio…
Agri View: Peanut Crop
…States? Peanuts are grown commercially in 15 states: Georgia, Texas, Alabama, North Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Carolina, Louisiana, Arizona, Arkansas, Mississippi, California, and Tennessee. However, 11 major…
The California Kitchen: Southwestern Enchilada Chicken
…1 Cup Cream, 2 Cup Chicken Stock Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Southwestern Chicken Enchilada For this and…
NFU Statement on Syngenta Merger
…impact on national security.” National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers and rural communities…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
…pollination season. The almond bloom is expected to be “normal to a little ahead of normal,” says Bob Curtis, director, Agricultural Affairs, Almond Board of California, increasing the risk of…
Wetter Winter Helps Ranchers Offset Lower Prices
People in the cattle business tend to agree that the record-high beef prices seen in 2014 and early 2015 likely won’t return for some time, but California ranchers see a…
Sagebrush Rebellion pt. 3
…mandates of Congress and the will of the people. They balance the needs of ranchers, miners, environmentalists, hikers, off-road enthusiasts, and every voter in the country. Can you imagine a…