…through the State Water Project and 20 percent of requested amounts through the federal Central Valley Project. Even if this winter provides a normal wet year, growers throughout the state…
Research into Methyl Bromide Alternatives
…part of a team of UC and United States Department of Agriculture researchers, who are working with a five million dollar grant on a project called the Pacific Area-Wide Pest…
California Water Research Projects
Could it be the answer to drought conditions? Several California programs are among nine research projects with new funding to look into desalination and water purification. Sabrina Hill has more….
Desalination, Water Purification Research Projects Funded
…desalinate water. The laboratory scale projects selected for funding this year are: Membrane Structural and Transport Fundamentals for Augmenting Traditional Water Supplies; Pennsylvania State University, $95,467 – This project will…
Almond Board: Almond Industry Supports Bee Health
…There’s another way growers can help bees as well. Curtis says growers ca plant bee forage to help improve bee health. The Almond Board is working with Project Apis M,…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…Valley, growers have had to contend with a 20 percent water allocation from the federal Central Valley Project, while farmers on the east side of the valley have been coping…
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
…can call the CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899 if they have any questions or concerns about the project. Senator Huff serves as the Senate Republican Leader and represents the 29th…
The Almond Board of California has Information for Growers
The Almond Board has compiled new comprehensive information for growers and handlers on best practices for harvesting and stockpiling of almonds. The Almond Board’s Associate Director, Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis…
Verboon on High-Speed Rail
…audio report The high speed rail project would connect San Francisco to Los Angeles, traveling right through the farming area of the Central Valley. This is passionate support and equally…
High-Speed Rail and Agriculture
The proposed high speed rail is a controversial topic around the state. Sabrina Hill has comments from the the Central Valley Regional Director for the California High Speed Rail Authority….
California High-Speed Rail Forum
…audio report Feelings are strong on both sides of the high-speed rail project, and both sides met for a public forum Friday night. The project would connect San Francisco to…
AgNet West e-News: AF36 and Almonds; Curly Top in Tomatoes; Future of Citrus
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on AF36 and almonds, curly top in tomatoes, and the future of citrus production. Click here to view the current…
AgNeTVideo: Brian Dunning Discusses Food Safety
Brian Dunning, Director of Quality Assurance for Blue Diamond Growers, discusses almonds and food safety….
AgNet Video: Themis Michailides on AF36 and Almonds
Themis Michailides, Ph.D., Plant Pathologist, discusses AF36 and almonds. He spoke on the topic at the Almond Board of California’s Food Safety Seminar….