…market has been very good on fresh pears. We should be equal or better than the cannery price,” said Jerry Colombini, Rivermaid agricultural field representative. “Our guys did good last…
NFU Praises FAA for Addressing Challenges and Promises Offered By Drones
…underscored the potential pitfalls of this widespread UAV use, including privacy concerns and safety hazards for air traffic. Drones have been used with increased frequency to monitor private agricultural operations…
Ag Land May Be Key to Replenishing Aquifers
…see if the flooding of agricultural land during winter months could make a significant difference in groundwater basin levels. Replenishing Aquifers With Ag Land UC Davis assistant professor in hydrological…
Valley’s Gold Season 3 Premieres September 9 on ValleyPBS
…knowledge of how important the agricultural industry is and the role it plays in their diet.” ValleyPBS President and CEO, Phil Meyer, is excited about the program’s continued focus on…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of L. A. County
Following the detection of several Oriental fruit fly adults and larvae in recent weeks, agricultural officials have established quarantine zones in two portions of Los Angeles County, the first quarantine…
Class 46 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Twenty-four individuals have been selected for Class 46 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. The new fellows will be inaugurated on…
The Western View: Funding Site for Small Ag
Barnraiser.US It’s the funding site for small ag. The Western View: Funding Site for Small Ag When I’m fooling around on the internet, One of my favorite things to do…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…way farmers have responded to water shortages. More-nuanced coverage of the situation came from news outlets in the San Joaquin Valley, as they reported on record agricultural revenues posted during…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
…Measurement (O.M.) Survey, officially conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service from August 1 through August 29, 2015. There were a few samples completed before August 1 for training and…
DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
DuPont Pioneer and the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) announced today that for the third year in a row, Pioneer will award $300,000 through grants totaling up to $5,000…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…Southwestern willow flycatcher mitigation easement that demonstrates how cattle, wildlife and water management are connected. Conservation practices include riparian plantings, wildlife-friendly water systems and improved irrigation to more efficiently use…
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…Foundation and the American Heart Association shows that 72 percent of parents favor strong nutrition standards for school meals and 91 percent support serving fruits or vegetables with every meal….
Internship Opportunities Available for the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show internships. If you are a college junior or above and are interested…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…the new rule, are regulated as tributaries, AFBF said. According to Farm Bureau, that added jurisdiction would allow agencies to use Clean Water Act authority to prohibit many common agricultural…