…greater support to the farmers of the future by improving access to land and capital; building new markets and market opportunities; extending new conservation opportunities; offering appropriate risk management tools;…
Agri View: Equipment Sharing Plan
…management. It’s not for everybody. But it is something to think about. That’s Agri View for today, I’m Everett Griner. From: Bloomberg The Sharing Economy Comes to the Farm As…
Agri View: Modern Technology
…and groundwater Increased worker safety In addition, robotic technologies enable more reliable monitoring and management of natural resources, such as air and water quality. It also gives producers greater control…
Economic Analysis of the 2016 California Drought for Agriculture
…and related sectors. A better accounting of water use and water reserves along with other management tools will facilitate groundwater management, water market transfers, and overall water management and policy…
Ranchers, Loggers Express Concerns About Forest Plans
Concerns over tree health and possible new restrictions on grazing and logging surfaced during the final public meeting on plans to reshape management of the Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra national…
Mason Jar Recycling
…aren’t just a chic new décor and kitchen staple – they’re awesome sustainable solutions to many of life’s little plastic hangups. Kind of like the “thneeds” of Dr. Seuss’ “The…
Funding to Train the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…Applicants should propose training projects to support graduate fellowships in one of the eight targeted expertise shortage areas: animal production; plant production; forest resources; agricultural educators and communicators; agricultural management…
USDA to Approve Non-Browning GM Apple Variety
…National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that finds deregulation is not likely to have a significant impact on the human environment. Under APHIS’ regulations, pursuant to the Plant Protection Act (PPA),…
Cargill Full Year Earnings Down 11 Percent
…transformative path to strengthen financial performance, move in step with changing consumer values, and become the most trusted source of sustainable products and services for customers. Full-year results Adjusted operating…
Trump Adviser Calls for Farm Bill Revamp
…of the U.S. rule, the Bureau of Land Management’s range-land practices, the Endangered Species Act and the Environmental Protection Agencies pesticide registration process. Trump’s agriculture platform should be announced soon….
Fertilizer Research and Education Grant Funding
…The role of biochar in nutrient management of California soil-crop systems, Technical education and outreach for growers and agricultural staff, and Addressing challenges and barriers to improving management practices. Applicants…
Almond Update: Almond Irrigation Calculator
…individual orchard and irrigation system. Because the calculation is automated, growers save time, and because the tool is integrated with active California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) stations to determine…
African leaders visit CDFA
…visiting leaders were also interested in California’s ongoing drought, dairy manure management and biogas plants and soil carbon sequestration. Beyond their scientific and agricultural curiosity, the fellows expressed genuine interest…
CA Nitrogen Assessment Brings Improvement Opportunities
Plants need nitrogen to grow, but excess nitrogen – from livestock facilities, septic systems, car exhaust and other sources – that escapes into groundwater and the air can impact the…