…and pool together their resources for greatest impact.” The CornPAC Auction is the annual fundraiser for the PAC, featuring both a live and silent auction, food, drink, and camaraderie. The…
California Winegrape Crush Down from 2014
Winegrape crush down 5 percent The California Agricultural Statistics Service released its annual Preliminary Grape Crush Report, summarizing the size and value of the 2015 California grape crush. Allied Grape…
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
…for Central Valley Water Project water users, namely growers in the Friant service area. Challenges also persist in Southern California which requires attention at the federal level. “CCM was closely…
Ron Craft to Lead National Cotton Ginners Association
…loss control specialist for the Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association and headed up its safety-related activities since 1998, was named the recipient of NCGA’s 2015-2016 Charles C. Owen Distinguished Service Award….
Western View: Bee Colony Collapses Cause Found?
…Conservation. She says the study demonstrates that the spread of the combination of virus and Varroa Mite was human-caused as it followed the paths of bees being shipped, often internationally…
Voluntary Conservation Journey
By Tim McCabe / Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. How one Ohio farmer’s experience of voluntary conservation efforts have grown over a five decade period. That’s coming…
Pistachio Cultivar Beneficial During Low Chill
…and Natural Resources’ (UC ANR) Statewide Pistachio Day heard about research looking at helping growers find a better match for their female Kerman variety during low chill years. Cooperative Extension…
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…eliminate the threat of invasive species and diseases that can damage or destroy our agricultural products and natural environment. The efforts are aimed at keeping California’s natural environment and food…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…agencies have until March 31 to request the state Department of Water Resources to modify basin boundaries for areas where it is believed the existing boundaries are not appropriate. Regulations…
Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population
…and other growers. Sabrina Hill reports. Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population Andy Ernst is the owner of Ernst Conservation Seeds. He points out he’s also a farmer and…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., $2,800,000 University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., $3,999,508 USDA Agricultural Research Service, Ithaca, N.Y., $1,951,763 New Mexico Consortium, Los Alamos, N.M., $3,320,000 Washington State University, Pullman,…
Application Deadline for 2016 Conservation Stewardship Program is March 31
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making available $150 million this year through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and private landowners interested in participating are encouraged to get their…
Cost Estimates for Growing Romaine Hearts and Organic Spinach Released
Two new studies on the costs and returns of growing romaine hearts and organic spinach have been released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center. Sample costs to…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…and plant products; animal health and production and animal products; food safety, nutrition, and health; bioenergy, natural resources, and environment; agriculture systems and technology; and agriculture economics and rural communities….