…fair hearing. Our hope is that future legislation will not be weighed down by other states wanting to “pile on” with their favorite issues. California’s water crisis is a national…
USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel
…hours of electric energy. Also today, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the award of fiscal year 2014 grants through three other programs supporting bioenergy initiatives. The…
Yamaha’s Safe, Six-Person Vehicle
Moving more people, safely in the field, is a sticking point for Yamaha’s new six-passenger utility vehicle displayed at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasters trade show in Kansas…
Making the Propane Choice Easy
…of propane is a focus for the Propane Education and Research Council. Director of Agriculture Business Development Cinch Munson says they have launched technology-friendly tools to help growers see the…
Wind Energy Becoming Viable Option
…Wind and Water Technology Deployment Manager for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Ian Baring-Gould talked to AgNet West about their informational program. Wind energy technology has advanced so much, in…
Propane Engines Good Fit for California
…the Propane Education and Research Council Cinch Munson says in some cases in California, propane just makes sense. Munson said there is an added incentive for a short time to…
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2015
As the 2015 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production…
Collaboration with Federal and State Agencies, Rice Growers and Industry Further Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Trout
…through collaboration.” National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR), the California Rice Commission, and Valent, the manufacturer of the pesticide…
USDA and Partners Complete First-of-Its-Kind Sale of Carbon Credits from Working Ranch Grasslands
…million tons of carbon dioxide from being emitted. This is comparable to the annual carbon reduction benefit of a mature forest the size of Yellowstone National Park. USDA’s Natural Resources…
Agri View: Crop Adjustment
Everett Griner talks about China’s cotton production being in decline in today’s Agri View. Crop Adjustment…
Nat’l Watermelon Promotion Board at PMA Fresh Summit is A HIT!
…growers worldwide these days. The National Watermelon Promotion Board is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Florida is a major state for watermelon production, as are other deep southeast states and California…
USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order
…as the Federation of State Beef Councils or the current Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board? 6. How should the assessment rate be determined? Should the assessment be a specified…
Ranching and California’s Drought Workshop and Webcast
…California and speakers from the National Drought Mitigation Center, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and United States Department of Agriculture will discuss what the National Drought Monitor means for ranchers, how…
Almond Board Congratulates UC Davis Researchers on Water Conservation Award
Almond Board has supported research by all four California scientists Four University of California, Davis, researchers whose projects the Almond Board of California has supported today received national recognition for…