California cotton projections show a rare increase even with the low water allocations on the west side of the Central Valley. Cotton Projections High Despite Low Water California Cotton Ginners…
“Farmcation” to Connect Farmers with Urbanites
…up with Farmcation. At a recent test event for the startup, now in beta, visitors traveled to an organic family farm in the Central Valley, where they took a tour…
CFBF Seeks Movement on Drought Bills
…a Senate bill.” The amount of water received from this year’s El Niño storms is positive, Watkins added, but he said some San Joaquin Valley farmers still face 95 percent…
Farming from the Heart – Salinas Valley Fair Continued
Last week Corryn posted her show from last Friday about her interview with the CEO of the Salinas Valley Fair. On May 11th, King City kicked off its annual Salinas…
More Overhead Irrigation in California’s Future
…County. The tomato yields under overhead irrigation were disappointing, particularly since tomatoes have a prominent role in many Central Valley annual crop rotations. “This isn’t a simple process,” Mitchell said….
Secretary Ross Visits Dynamic School Ag programs in Calaveras County
…an outdoor classroom at Valley Springs Elementary School, the student-run farm at Calaveras High School, and accompanied students on a field trip to Metzger Farms. Secretary Ross with students and…
Almond Board: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Partnership
…California. Almond Almanac 1990-94, 2000-14. Land IQ. Groundwater Recharge Suitability Analysis. Nov. 2015. Based on data from UC Davis Soil Agricultural Groundwater Banking Index, California DWR Groundwater Levels, USGS Central…
Bacterial Spot History Shows Losses
…northern San Joaquin Valley almond orchards, especially on the ‘Fritz’ variety. It was also found on ‘Nonpareil’, ‘Butte’, ‘Carmel’, ‘Monterey,’ and ‘Price’ but at much lower levels. Bacterial spot is…
The Western View: Take a Day Off
…Air Force Base north of Merced. Soon we’ll take you to a dude ranch near the central Coast, and visit the rip-roaring old gold rush town of Columbia. Want to…
Technology, Innovation and Food Waste
…the innovation of Silicon Valley, we have the potential to redefine how we grow, harvest and purchase food. This collaboration can also allow us to combat serious issues in our…
EPA, Army Corps of Engineers Violate Law, Farm Bureau Tells Congress
…further compounding the economic dislocation farmers have felt in the Central Valley. Parrish’s testimony can be found here:http://www.fb.org/assets/news/DonParrishBioAttachmentTestimony.pdf Editor’s note: Jody Gallaway is the name of the California Farm Bureau…
Farming from the Heart – Salinas Valley Fair
On May 11th, King City kicked off its annual Salinas Valley Fair. Corryn made her way out to the fair and spoke with each of the species champions and also…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Plans Approved by CWC
…administration’s five-year roadmap for building resilient, reliable water supplies and restoring important ecosystems. In some parts of the San Joaquin Valley, groundwater levels are reaching record lows—up to 100 feet…
Jordan Ag Center Opens Doors
…on talent development in order to provide internship and job opportunities for current students, continued research on key pests facing agriculture in the Central Valley and collaboration with students in…