…22nd century • Irrigation scheduling and infrastructure • Available incentive programs • SWEEP, NRCS EQIP & CSP, etc. • Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) Updates • Nitrogen management plans, farm…
Water Agencies Encouraged by Introduction of Senate Water Bill
In response to today’s introduction of the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act, several public water agencies from the Central Valley issued…
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
…California to be Certified Grassfed by AWA. While other grassfed labels exist, none has fully met consumer expectations when it comes to a grassfed and forage diet, environmental management, and…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…all the changes, the one with the most lasting implications for agriculture was California’s adoption of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act in 2014. For the next quarter century, SGMA will…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…support research and extension activities that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems….
Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Comm. Roger Goodell and Partners Commitment to Youth
…Media who are not already credentialed through the NFL to access the Super Bowl Media Center should contact Ana Blinder (Ana.Blinder@NFL.com) by Friday, Feb. 5 at 5:00pm PT. Saturday, Feb….
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…said Dr. Holdren. “Further strengthening our investments in agricultural research will be essential for U.S. farmers to be able to keep the Nation’s food supply abundant, healthy, reliable, and sustainable…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…expire on Dec.31, 2016 have the option to renew their contracts for an additional five years if they agree to adopt additional activities to achieve higher levels of conservation on…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
…of agricultural products. Visit Hortau.com for more information on Hortau’s proprietary irrigation management systems, and simplified software and mobile apps, or contact us at (805) 545-5994, Ext. 358 or media@hortau.com….
Superbowl: Food Safety
…make sure this doesn’t happen at your party – some helpful tips from The U-S Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. • Use effective clock management with your…
Almond Board: Almond Spraying During Wet Years
…bloom may impact bee brood (developing larvae). Along these lines, it is extremely important that pesticide applications at bloom follow these best management practices: Applications of insecticides during bloom should…
HM. Clause, Limagrain, Acquire California-based Genica Research Corp.
…sales. The organization coordinates breeding for 25 species and has more than 29% of people actively engaged in research and development activities. HM.CLAUSE’s parent company, Limagrain, is an international agricultural…
NFU Statement on Syngenta Merger
…agriculture, this is of particular concern since state-owned businesses frequently do not act in economically rational or predictable ways. As a result, more uncertainty often surrounds their businesses, and consequently,…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
Storms that have been rolling in off the Pacific, helping to fill reservoirs and recharge groundwater, may be a challenge for almond growers should they coincide with the upcoming almond…