…to take advantage of it – it’s good for sustainability, environmental issues, all the way down to financial sustainability,” Kevin explains. The ranch’s vineyards have water sensors in the ground…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change
…orders to address the issue. The State Board will hear reports by state agency represents on various aspects of California’s Climate Strategy, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emission to…
Agri View: Dragon Fruit – It’s Fruit
…red flesh, but always the beginnings of overlaid leaves, similar to an artichoke, and an abundance of small, black, edible seeds. The flavor is mildly sweet, like a blend of…
Growing Organic, Conventional and GMO on the Same Farm
…and GMO – to boost nitrogen, phosphate and potassium soil levels. The farm has also taken new steps to conserve water and energy, and reduce the overall environmental footprint. “We…
Climate Change and Diet
…and cucumbers look particularly bad when compared to pork or chicken.” Fischbeck, Michelle Tom, a Ph.D. student in civil and environmental engineering, and Chris Hendrickson, the Hamerschlag University Professor of…
Agri View: South American Leaf Miner
…pest is crossing boarders and devastating tomato production both protected and open fields. The infestation ofTuta absoluta also reported on potato, Aubergine and common beans. Tuta absoluta is a very…
Agri View: Smart Phones
…multi-organization project called the “Land Potential Knowledge System” (LandPKS). The U.S. Agency for International Development, New Mexico State University, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Africa Technology Policy Studies Network, and World…
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
…of the term “natural,” the agency is asking the public to provide information and comments on the use of this term in the labeling of human food products. The FDA…
Agri View: Apples
Everett Griner talks about picking your favorite apples in today’s Agri View. Apples, A Wide Choice From Eating Well.com/apple buyers guide Sweet, tangy, juicy and flavorful, the apple is nature’s…
Look for California Ag in Rose Parade
Cal Poly State University’s 2016 Rose Parade Float “Sweet Shenanigans” The 2016 Rose Parade gives Cal Poly State University students a head start on promoting California agriculture going into the…
Agri View: Wolves vs. Livestock
…sportsmen and the state wildlife agencies (Bangs et al. 2004). As a result of abundant wild prey and increased protection of wolves in Canada, the first recorded den in the…
EPA Announces $44 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in Arizona, Nevada
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $44 million in funding to Arizona and Nevada for investment in statewide improvements in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of…
Groundwater Management a Costly Endeavor
…that clarify requirements for groundwater sustainability agency formation, the process for State Water Board intervention if no responsible agency is specified for a basin, guidelines for high- and medium-priority basins,…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…grow their businesses, had another strong year, awarding $43.9 million for 363 grants that assisted 2,659 businesses and 2,548 farmers. Announced that Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Insurance will be available in…
