…as flavor and shelf life. The Biologics Research and Development team will utilize a separate 11,000-square-foot greenhouse to provide plants for research in crop efficiency and disease/insect management, including an…
Water Management Is Key
…saw between California and Florida citrus production. He also discusses issues of importance to California citrus growers, including water availability, irrigation management, freeze protection and more. Water Management is Key…
Nigiri Project Mixes Salmon and Rice Fields
…a bug buffet for small fish,” said Jacob Katz, Central California director for California Trout. “Our previous results have shown that the food-rich floodplains appear to act as an important…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews State of the Rural Economy
…the Great Depression. While members thanked the Secretary for his service, they also raised a number of concerns, including the impact that the continued outlook for depressed prices could have…
Open Data Powers Conservation Mapping Tool
…large landscape-level effort that led the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conclude last year that the sage grouse did not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act. Learn more…
Remote Sensing: Future of Irrigation
…Management Specialist Emeritus Dr. David Goldhamer says the only thing keeping remote sensing technology from being used more widely in pistachios is the challenge to get high elevation imagery on…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…estimation of greenhouse gas reductions associated with several soil management practices ( comet-planner.com/). These management practices can be implemented on a wide range of croplands and rangelands. We are eager…
Crop Insurance Organic
…conventional producer. But today’s announcement enables producers to insure transitional crops to their contract price (within approved limits). Producers transitioning to certified organic production can now use the Contract Price…
DWR Draft Regulations for Managing Groundwater Basins Sustainably
…California Water Commission at its meeting February 17, 2016. From the outset, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act was intended to recognize that groundwater is best managed on the local level…
Green Industry Advances Are Focus of March 9 Conference; Awards Ceremony
…citizens or veterans. Register online at: https://gogreenhall.org/register-for-2016/ On an annual basis, IGIHOF seeks nominations from the public for individuals or businesses that are working towards an environmentally sustainable future. The…
Industry Gets White Rot Update
…Onion Research Advisory Board says they continue to provide funding for research to fight against the industry’s major threat. White rot disease continues to be an issue and management options…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…or AIM, is a new strategic effort designed to make the almond industry even more efficient and sustainable through the four major initiatives described below. Water Management and Efficiency: This…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
Late last year the FDA published the final Produce Rule, which is a key component of new federal food safety laws under the Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA. Now…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…conventional producer. But today’s announcement enables producers to insure transitional crops to their contract price (within approved limits). Producers transitioning to certified organic production can now use the Contract Price…