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…
First University of California Smart Phone App for Integrated Pest Management Outreach
…For more information on this free app go to: http://ucanr.edu/ipmapp The creation of this app is an example of how Agriculture Natural Resources is making a difference for Californians. For…
Fungi Helps Plants During Drought
An additive can help Californians through this drought by delivering natural fungi back to the soil. Mycorrhizal Applications LLC is working with the natural fungi that helps plants maximize the…
Drought Causing Valley Land to Sink
…of Water Resources is also launching a $10 million program to help counties with stressed groundwater basins to develop or strengthen local ordinances and conservation plans. This funding comes from…
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…the ag industry. Kudos to Steve and Erik, who have also started a website – myjobdependsonag.com – with resources that help people understand modern agriculture. These new voices will have…
Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness
…and disaster response resources. He also mobilized additional National Guard troops, bringing the number of troops cutting fire breaks and providing support services to 600. The Rocky Fire, which quickly…
Medfly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
…which originates from naturally-occurring bacteria in soil, in order to eliminate any mated females and reduce the density of the population. Finally, fruit removal will occur within 100 meters of…
California State Climatologist: Do Not Count on El Nino to End Drought
…is a key element to California’s water resources management, modulating winter precipitation into spring runoff for beneficial use through the dry summer. As California heads into a new water year…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
New research announced today at the American Association of Diabetes Educators Annual Meeting suggests that California Raisins — an all-natural, dried-by-the-sun, no-sugar added fruit — can positively affect glucose levels…
An Alarming Rate of Wildfires and Costs
For the first time in its history, more than half of the U.S. Forest Service budget will go towards wildfire suppression efforts. An Alarming Rate of Wildfires and Costs…
The Western View: Crowdfunding for Agriculture
…high-tech tools and equipment for large-scale farming operations. Agfunder projects include SWIIM, which is creating a new $150 billion market for water rights and conservation with a hardware/software system co-developed…
California Producers Reminded of Nearing Deadline to Submit Nominations for Farm Service Agency County Committees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) California Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Oscar Gonzales, today reminded farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers that they have until Aug. 3, 2015,…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…will be addressing climate change issues. The Board will also hear a drought update from Karla Nemeth, California Natural Resources Agency. “As a farmer, I know that improvements in irrigation…
Scholarship Supports Biological Control Research
Harry Scott Smith Courtesy: UCR Biological control is an essential part of any pest management system. The agriculture community can help support natural defenses research, starting with students through the…