Len Wilcox talks about blogging about an almond grower. Almondnac I’d like to tell you about a new project I’m working on; I’ve been given the opportunity to write a…
Ordinance Brings New Wine Production to Southern California
…a recent trend after a law change in the area. Membership and Project Manager Casey Anderson says the boutique winery ordinance was a long time coming. Small- to mid-sized wine…
Food Grade Bins From Food Waste
…that may be somewhat common, the product isn’t wasted at that point. Although the project is in the beginning stages, Nunes says they are on their way to moving forward….
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…Water is a perennial concern. Many farmers get surface water from federal, state, and local projects. Many also pump groundwater. In some regions, overused groundwater reserves have been shrinking for…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Approximately $23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research
At an Orlando grocery store filled with Florida citrus, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $23 million in USDA funding to support research and extension projects for…
More than $1.6 M for California as USDA Announces Grants for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
…awarded this fiscal year would receive additional funds (based on available funding) if they achieve project objectives and milestones. Find a complete list of this year’s project descriptions on the…
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…limited water allocations from the State Water Project and Central Valley Project for agricultural users to historically low levels – between zero and 20 percent of contracted amounts and junior…
Governor Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…these historic dry conditions.” The legislation includes more than $1 billion for local drought relief and infrastructure projects to make the state’s water infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather events….
Biodigester Bringing Sustainability Full Circle
A new project in Tulare County is joining together leading industries and making them more green. Regenis has built a biodigester at the Calgren ethanol plant in Pixley. Regenis Co-Partner…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
…bee health; $787,679 for eight Tribal projects to support outreach and education initiatives and projects related to mitigation and control strategies of invasive pests; and Funding for states to enhance…
Kern County Farm Bureau Irrigation Efficiency Program Awarded $400,000 Grant from Bay-Delta Initiative
…federal and state water projects that draw their sources from the greater San Joaquin and Sacramento watersheds. The goals of this project are to increase distribution uniformity on older performing…
National Agriculture Day Luncheon – Tickets Available
…2015 at the Agricultural History Project located at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $45 per person. Reservations and sponsorships for the luncheon are available on our website. http://www.sccfb.com/content/national-ag-day-luncheon…
Sending farmers to Mars
Would you go to Mars if you knew there was no way you could come back? Western View: Go to Mars <Song: Space Oddity> The Mars One project is a…
Upcoming Product Showing Results in Tomatoes
…Nunez has been working on a project that looked at a wide range of products used to reduce damage on tomato plants from nematodes. Nunez says the results spoke for…