…and environmental sciences, and digital library resources. Since 2012, the San Joaquin Valley – and California as a whole – has experienced the most severe drought conditions in its recorded…
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
…and direction for the agricultural community to complement ongoing efforts and practice environmental stewardship.” The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on…
Court Denies Motion to Enjoin Releases to the Klamath River
…disappointed. This began on Friday, August 21, 2015, when the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced plans to release up to 88,000 acre-feet of CVP water from Trinity Reservoir in the…
The Western View: Keep Water Projects Top of Mind
…to make up the shortfall. But if the drought falls off the front page, is no longer top of mind with our politicians and bureaucrats, we won’t get our projects…
Agri View: Throw It Out
Everett Griner talks about the staggering world food waste in today’s Agri View. Throw It Out…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…are finally beginning to understand the role Central Valley agriculture plays in their diet,” continued Jacobsen. “We have taken this nutritious, available and affordable food supply for granted for generations….
Timing of Crop Reports are Misleading
…only track increases and decreases. Some analysts say that growers are doing better than expected due to adoption of efficient systems, and Sanders says their growers also show that trend….
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…hay and strawberries. Prather Ranch established conservation easements on several properties to protect biodiversity. They use many conservation practices, including solar powered watering systems, intensive grazing, targeted vegetation management, riparian…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 21
…of USDA Week In Review: Feeding Families with the People’s Garden, Back To School Food Safety, and the Salmon Cam! For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us blogs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Most Food Expiration Dates Don’t Relate to the Food’s Safety
…various expiration dates on food packages have something to do with the safety of the food, you may be wrong. Most Food Expiration Dates Don’t Relate to the Food’s Safety…
Mobile Irrigation Labs Help Save Water
USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service is making house call site visits to help agricultural producers evaluate the efficiency of their irrigation systems. Mobile Irrigation Labs Help Save Water…
California Farms and WOTUS
They’re trying to regulate even water we don’t have – that’s the word from a California policy expert on the EPA’s new Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule. Hear why…
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
California Strawberry Commission today announced the winners of its summer #KidsCookOff recipe competition. Hopeful kid-foodies across the country were featured in videos preparing original strawberry recipes for a chance to…
Almond Board: Nominations for Almond Achievement Award
…the Almond Board, Jenny Nicalou, tells us more about the award. Almond Update August 20 For more information about the Almond Achievement Award, visit the page on the Almonds.com website….
