…managers to prepare for the increased wildfires we expect in the future due to climate change and drought. Particulate matter (PM) is one of the main pollutants created by fire….
Conservation Reserve Program Results
…the program’s 49th sign up period. Through CRP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helps farmers offset the costs of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees that…
Proposed ACP Quarantine Changes
Courtesy: UC ANR ACP Quarantines May Change in Future, Creating a Risk of Spreading the Pest Citrus leaders are holding meetings to discuss potential changes to future Asian citrus psyllid…
Two Sides of TPP
…as the National Farmers Union are also against the TPP as it currently stands. However, other major groups like the American Farm Bureau and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association say not…
Agri View: El Niño Diminishing?
…will determine what impacts it may have on the weather in North America and elsewhere next winter (2016-2017). The downward trend in the graph lines from left to right below…
Public Service Recognition Week
…the butcher shop, the farmers’ market. Others working in our labs peer through a microscope at weeds and seeds and feeds, not to mention a long list of bugs and…
Fighting Drought With Soil
…Ghezzehei (UC Merced); and Peter Nico and William Riley (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory). The grant is one of four awards totaling more than $4.8 million from University of California President…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…communities in rural America.” Vilsack Farmers, ranchers, and rural communities are the backbone for Americans everywhere, providing food, feed, fiber, fuels, and open spaces. However, rural areas and communities face…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…and habitat for wildlife and pollinators. They’re an essential part of ecosystems and benefit conservation efforts on America’s private lands. This week marks National Wildflower Week, a great time for…
Musical Vegetables
…Australian musician, instrument maker, composer, musical director and community music facilitator. He has recorded 31 albums, toured his solo shows extensively in Europe, Nth America and Asia as well as…
Agri View: Blacksmithing
Everett Griner talks about blacksmithing, a profession of the past, in today’s Agri View. Blacksmithing From: Growing Seasons Blacksmithing in Rural America The town blacksmith shop was a busy location…
Beet Curly Top Virus Report
…species. After those areas had been treated, the Program was notified that permission for treatment should not have been granted and in the future, the area will not be allowed…
PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Markets Opening for Summer
…Director Carol Arnold. “We’re thrilled to connect families to friendly farmers who can answer questions and talk about their products and heritage. Going to the farmers’ markets can be a…
Farming from the Heart- FFA State Convention
…from Paso Robles FFA, is a freshman in high school, Gillian Umphenour from Atascadero FFA is a junior in high school, and Erica Bowles from the Nipomo FFA chapter is…