The Obama administration announced in February an effort to significantly reduce emissions from the trucking industry. These guidelines will change how auto makers make all of their trucks, including light…
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…the new school meal standards that highlighted a slight drop in participation during the 2012-2013 school year, the first year of the new, healthier meals. While it’s true that some…
House of Representatives Passes California Water Bill
…Valley again.” “The House of Representatives has stated its position loud and clear – the status quo in California is unacceptable,” said Rep. Nunes. “In light of the debilitating water…
U.S. Senate Rejects South Valley Water Fix
…in light of the dire circumstances facing our farmers and communities. Despite this setback, we will continue to offer solutions to relieve the water crisis, hoping that our senators will…
International Olive Shortage: Potential Boon for California Grower and Processor
…the Mediterranean region. The ongoing international olive shortage sheds new light on this niche market. More and more buyers, reacting to the international crop shortage, are awakening to the differences…
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
…existing regulations to rebalance competing uses of water in light of these unprecedented conditions,” Birmingham stated. Birmingham added, “Governor Brown’s declaration of a drought emergency will reinforce the message to…
Water Professionals Gather to Discuss Water and Energy Efficiency
…the decisions that will be made in the coming weeks. We will try to help shed more light on this urgent topic.” Benjamin Grumbles, President of the Washington D.C. based…
EPA West Coast Collaborative Announces Grants
…emitted from diesel engines influences climate by directly absorbing light, reducing the reflectivity (“albedo”) of snow and ice through deposition, and interacting with clouds. More information about black carbon can…
“Movember” for Men’s Health
The dairy industry gets hairy with “Movember”. November is globally recognized as men’s health awareness month – bringing light to health challenges facing a high proportion of males – including…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
…Open or Download Audio Report The bill ensures that California is prepared to begin registering hemp farmers once the federal government has given states the green light. The California Industrial…
Class 44 Selected for Leadership Program
…• Jessica Light, Zoetis, Sloughhouse • Tom Merwin, Merwin Vineyards, Clarksburg • Trevor Meyers, Meyers Farming, Firebaugh • Heather Mulholland, Mulholland Citrus, Orange Cove • Matt Neubert, Helena Chemical Company,…
AgNeTVideo: Light Interception and Almonds
Stanislaus County Farm Advisor Roger Duncan speaks about light interception and almonds at the recent almond symposium. For more on light interception and almonds, click here….
Tips for Planting a New Almond Orchard
…a successful orchard. He said a major consideration when planting is light interception. Duncan said the higher the light interception, the higher the yield. He said another major consideration is…
Growers Tell Lawmakers about Labor Shortages
…Farmer Bill Brim of Georgia said that without this labor, the U.S. will lose its specialty crops to other countries, where workers are available. Grower Sarah Frey-Talley of Illinois told…