The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released it’s latest water and climate update which shows a a big difference in snowpack totals from a year ago. Courtesy: USDA USDA…
Global Cleantech Recognizes Ag Companies
…agriculture, and helping the farming industry use the latest technology to combat the challenges of climate change and dwindling water resources. “Agriculture is currently in the early stage of a…
The Western View: Rain
…to watch the ground change with the rains. At first the water was absorbed slowly, like the ground was reluctant to accept the gift of moisture after being so dry…
USDA, Microsoft Announce Innovation Challenge Winners
…help make the American food supply more resilient in the face of climate change. “In yet another example of how public and private resources can be leveraged together to address…
Robotic Sorting Powered by Color-Sensing Camera
…change what the machine looks for to either keep or eliminate. The almonds move down a conveyor belt, passing under the sensor camera. A robotic arm is located a few…
Ag Seeks Silicon Valley’s Help to Satisfy World Food Demand
…global starvation. But those predictions have begun to resurface in recent years, stirred by the potential for climate change to disrupt agricultural systems at a time when the world’s population…
A Brief History of the Navel Orange in California – From the Sacramento Bee
…the hundreds tried, only a few were found to have real value over “native” trees. But that would soon change dramatically. Citrus mutates readily – sometimes several varieties can exist…
2015 Warmest Year By Far
…weekly report using data and products from the National Water and Climate Center and other agencies. The report focuses on seasonal snowpack, precipitation, temperature, and drought conditions in the U.S….
Agri View: Vegetables-A Small Choice
…Eating foods with less sodium can reduce your risk of high blood pressure. Make small changes to create a healthier eating style. Think of each change as a personal “win”…
Agri View: Water Management
…climate change. Data are available in the ERS product Western Irrigated Agriculture, which summarizes the farm-structural characteristics for irrigated farms in the 17 Western States based on USDA’s 2008 Farm…
Barbara Corcoran Gives Farmers Tips for Taking Charge of Their Brand
…proactive approach to change their image and increase credibility with customers.” According to Corcoran, farmers can take this same approach to dispel the myths of corporate farming and help the…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…in a vitally important direction for our state – climate smart agriculture. It’s called climate smart agriculture because it represents a set of practices that sustainably increase productivity and resilience…
Low-Risk Nut Theft Always Tempting
…pickup. Criminals hack online shipping information and change when and where loads are picked up and delivered. Butte County Sheriff’s Detective Matt Calkins spoke at the summit about his county’s…
The Western View: Sagebrush Rebellion
…they shouldn’t, he’s not being a good steward of our land. He needs to change his ways or leave. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….