…the California Farm Bureau Federation and 30 county Farm Bureaus, Western Growers, the California Farm Water Coalition, California Farm Credit and a number of commodity organizations and cooperatives. A list…
Agri View: Smart Phones
…multi-organization project called the “Land Potential Knowledge System” (LandPKS). The U.S. Agency for International Development, New Mexico State University, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Africa Technology Policy Studies Network, and World…
Land O’Lakes – GENYOUth Team Up
…their food comes from by bringing the farm-to-fork story to life in schools and communities. In addition, Land O’Lakes and GENYOUth will collaborate with Fair Oaks Farms, the University of…
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
…of the term “natural,” the agency is asking the public to provide information and comments on the use of this term in the labeling of human food products. The FDA…
Fog Compensates for Low Elevation
…has been a problem for pistachio orchards the last couple of years and the damage showed in yield totals this season. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Craig Kallsen says other producing…
The Western View: Big Data
…grower, but by any company that affects conditions on the farm – chemical companies, equipment manufacturers, and so on. Farm Bureau brings up 13 points that growers need to keep…
Goat Meat for the Holidays
…Farm. This recipe, provided by chef Geoffrey Blythe using Shepherd Song’s goat meat, practically guarantees tender and delectable results, with the mild flavor of the meat enhanced, but not overpowered,…
Agri View: Wolves vs. Livestock
…and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Wolf recovery would have been impossible if abundant wild ungulate prey had not already been restored by…
EPA Announces $44 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in Arizona, Nevada
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $44 million in funding to Arizona and Nevada for investment in statewide improvements in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of…
Groundwater Management a Costly Endeavor
…that clarify requirements for groundwater sustainability agency formation, the process for State Water Board intervention if no responsible agency is specified for a basin, guidelines for high- and medium-priority basins,…
“Say Cheese!” Growing California Video Series
…Fiscalini Farm and Cheese Company, of Modesto, California, uses a start to finish process to create its specialty cheeses. Their procedures involve the use of high quality milk in their…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…every county in 2016. Supported nearly 10,000 farms and ranches, food entrepreneurs and communities through local food-related projects. Over 6,000 farmers markets and direct-marketing farmers are now authorized to accept…
Agri View: Population Growth and Farm Production
Everett Griner talks about the population growth and where we need to go with farm production in today’s Agri View. Population Growth and Farm Production From Monsanto.com: In 2011, humanity…
Will El Niño End California’s Drought?
…coalition of public water agencies in the country. Its 430 public agency members collectively are responsible for 90 percent of the water delivered to cities, farms and businesses in California….