…associated with water reuse and conservation practices. “Increasing demand for water resources is putting pressure on the finite supply of drinking water in some areas of the United States,” said…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…sustainable natural resource management. Secretary Vilsack called the announcement “a significant step forward in strengthening our bond and broadening agricultural trade between the United States and Cuba.” As food and…
How is Climate Change Affecting Agriculture?
…supported by the UC Agricultural Issues Center, a program of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources researchers and educators draw on local expertise to conduct agricultural,…
Annual Post-Harvest Pest Control Seminar
The Citrus Research Board (CRB) is proud to announce the Annual Citrus Postharvest Pest Control Seminar, co-produced by the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The half-day…
CDFA Fertilization Guidelines for Irrigated Agriculture Expanded
…Resources,” and on select crop guideline pages under “Additional Information.” The guidelines also include tips for site-specific adjustments. Although the guidelines are predominantly based on research conducted in California, adjustments…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…information exchanges with Cuba about agricultural productivity, food security and sustainable natural resource management. Secretary Vilsack called the announcement “a significant step forward in strengthening our bond and broadening agricultural…
Carbon Offset Could Make OM Incorporation Feasible
…trees that then distributed that organic matter back into the soil. The big question from growers at the demonstration was the cost of the machine or service, and Holtz said…
Confusing Chicken Labels
…are applied to all chicken products. The modern chicken inspection system consists of examination, trimming, washing and chilling. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspectors further ensure safety by conducting…
Western View: Yosemite Names trademarked
…shop – and put a value on it. All that remains is for the Park Service to negotiate a fair price. Put things this way and it doesn’t seem quite…
Virtual Tour Shows Students Smart Farms
…interactive transparency between high school students and the men and women who grow food for their families.” Discovering FARMLAND’s standards-aligned curriculum guides, lesson plans and interactive resources have become increasingly…
Farmers Reminded to Respond to the 2015 Certified Organic Survey
The 2015 Certified Organic Survey is Underway The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reminding California farmers and ranchers that it’s not too late to respond….
Water Allocations Increased Again
Water Allocations Increase as Storms Improve Conditions, but Drought Remains With March storms boosting reservoir levels, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased its water delivery estimate (allocation) for most…
Maple Syrup and Brain Health
…of research to support the beneficial effects of natural products on neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s. The findings, presented at the American Chemical Society’s annual meeting, revealed the potential protective effect…
Agri View: Growing a Coffee Crop in the U.S.
…everybody benefits,” because he can more efficiently use resources such as land and water. Tree to bean Each summer, Good Land Organics harvests the ripened fruit of the coffee shrub,…