The bustling room filled with blue corduroy jackets was a change of pace for West Hills College on January 29. Future Farmer of America (FFA) students were competing in the…
Exceptionally Dry Conditions Prompt Further Drought Action
…on April 1. DWR is also taking other drought action with federal partners. The Bureau of Reclamation and DWR have filed another Temporary Urgency Change Petition with the State Water…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-17-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers proposed and coming changes to the organic national list, regulatory approval vs enforcement…
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
…data company Agrosmart when she was 23 years old, provides a look into how the digital revolution is accelerating a cultural shift in agriculture globally. As climate change leads to…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-14-22
…the exorbitant shipping cost and the idea of ‘Made in the U.S.’ labeling for climate-smart commodities. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
…million in matching funds from the sector. These projects will reduce an estimated 2.1 Million MTCO2e annually. DDRDP is one of the most successful climate change mitigation programs in terms…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…climate change,” said NRCS Chief Terry Cosby, “But we have more work to do. Reports like this one help us better understand conservation approaches and make improvements to increase positive…
Virtual Reality Paves the Future of Agriculture Education
…backbone.” This project is promoting changes in the standard curriculum around Australia. Schools are beginning to incorporate agriculture into a variety of lessons, and the students are providing positive feedback…
Reduction of CO2 Highlighted in New Season of MJDOA TV Series
…the industry’s part in mitigating climate change. Co-founder of the group Steve Malanca, teases the season three premiere adding that show producer Jeff Aiello, “has done a really good job…
Latest Snow Survey Suggests Third Year of Drought Conditions
…likelihood of seeing it this year. According to the March forecast from the Climate Prediction Center, areas of the Northern Sierra may receive some more rain and snow. However, de…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-01-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers climate-smart agriculture in California, MJDOA reaching consumers via Facebook and TV with a…
California’s Climate Smart Agriculture
In California, climate-smart agriculture isn’t just the future, it is already here as many farmers up and down the state are actively cutting greenhouse gas emissions, improving water use efficiently…
Almond Update: Strategic Retreat Helps Refocus Industry Efforts and Priorities
…three-day strategic retreat, which used to be held every three years. Wahlbrink explained that the decision to increase the frequency of the retreats was in response to the rapid changes…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…that supports health and ensures producers receive a fair share of the food dollar while advancing equity and combating the climate crisis. Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program USDA Rural…