…to receive healthy soils grants span the entire state, with projects in coastal, valley and foothill counties. HSP was established as part of the California Healthy Soils Initiative, which is…
California Represented in Historical Trade Mission to Colombia
…and Mid Valley Nut Company were among the representatives from more than 50 other agricultural companies who participated in the historical trade mission. “We have an all-time high record of…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
…and the Owens Valley. Mulholland single-mindedly pursued water to grow more cities. HIs back room business dealings got the water but destroyed the economy of an entire region. The price…
Industrial Hemp Grower Sees Crop as A Boom for California Agriculture
…Collins is the President of SoCal Farms, which recently planted 100 certified acres of organic hemp in Antelope Valley. As an alfalfa and cotton grower, Collins sees the availability of…
Additional Tariffs Still on the Table Despite Latest Agreement with Mexico
…tariff on Mexican goods was averted after President Donald Trump announced that Mexico would address the surge of Central American migrants coming to the southern border of the U.S. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1138030976578310144…
ARS Efforts Should Help Ensure Our Wheat Supply
…plant molecular geneticist with the ARS Central Small Grain Genotyping Laboratory, in Manhattan, Kansas, and his colleagues showed that a gene, known as TaHRC, plays a key role in conferring resistance…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-03-19
…of an effort to standardize “Best By” label dates, and you should see e15 at gas stations this summer. Also this week, we will be at the Mid-Valley Ag Day…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-29-19
…drag on without a passing vote. The World Ag Expo presented Valley Children’s Hospital in the Central Valley with a large donation thanks to the industry’s support. Dairy exports to…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-24-19
…unseasonal weather, USDA announced a second tariff relief package, the latest episode of voices of the valley talks about autonomous weeding machines, and our Almond Matters segment reminds growers that…
Almond Matters: Ant Identification Critical to Management Approach
…northern part of the San Joaquin Valley.” Pavement ants are dark brown with ridges on their heads, preferring to next in sandy or loam soils. The southern fire ant is…
CVP Allocation Increased to 70% for South-of-Delta Contractors
The Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) recently released updated allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) South-of-Delta contractors. The new CVP allocation for South-of-Delta agricultural contractors has been increased to 70 percent…
Tricolored Blackbirds Part of Dairy’s Conservation Story
…said that tricolored blackbirds normally nest in the Central Valley on or near wetlands and dairy fields. Jonkman said someone brought the colony to their attention and learned that there…
Western View: Another Water Rights Grab
…Valley Southern California Next on their hit list is the Imperial Valley. The article says the Renewable Company, working under at least one other name, now is one of the…
Californian Honored with U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award
…Verwey applied for funding through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Technology Advancement Program in order to help convert the feed-mixing system. The success with the program led…