…distributed to restaurants county-wide next year! Entries must be postmarked or delivered to 141 Monte Vista Ave., Watsonville by Wednesday, February 25, 2015. NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY SPRING LUNCHEON: Agricultural History…
Water Rights: Farmers Prepare For Possibility of New Curtailments
…for food and habitat, she said. As part of the Sutter Bypass-Butte Slough Water Users Association, Van Vleck said the group is exploring alternate water supplies, such as buying water…
UC Studies Outline Costs of Tomato Irrigation Systems
…and other agricultural associates. Assumptions used to identify current costs for individual crops, material inputs, cash and non-cash overhead are described. A ranging analysis table shows profits over a range…
Western View: Salinas’ own National Steinbeck Center
This slideshow requires JavaScript. In this week’s Western View, Len Wilcox discusses why the Steinbeck Center is an important memorial. The Western View: Steinbeck Recently, I had the joy of…
Iteris and F4F Agriculture Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Establish Formal Partnership
…their respective agricultural partners and clients. “This announcement comes at a time when the agricultural industry faces increasing needs to meet food supply demands, and is also exploring ways to…
USDA Announces the Availability of $16 Million to Support Food Production
…will increase food security by improving agricultural production systems at the regional and national levels and by encouraging diverse agricultural production.” The goal of the AFRI Food Security challenge area…
Learning From Disaster Key to New Year
…Disaster Key to New Year At the 2015 Walnut Show last month, President of the Northern California Water Association David Guy spoke to attendees about the state’s water situation and…
Making Crop Insurance for California
A well-known company is making crop insurance valuable to growers by taking their input to the federal government. Making Crop Insurance for California Western Growers says they have had significant…
Farm Radio News/Talk Show Comes to Monterey County
…reporter Cathy Isom; The Western View, a weekly commentary on farming and California rural lifestyles by long-time ag reporter and 30-year writer for California Farmer, Len Wilcox. Farm City Newsday…
USDA Invests $18 Million to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…which was authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Farm Bill). Vilsack “As new farmers and ranchers get started, they are really looking to their community for support. The Beginning…
Fighting Old Safety Problems with Poultry
…foodborne illnesses related to chicken and poultry such as Salmonella, the USDA is proposing new contamination safety standards the processors will need to meet. Fighting Old Safety Problems with Poultry…
Red Palm Weevil Eradicated From Laguna Beach, California
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), working in coordination with California agricultural officials, has declared the Red Palm Weevil eradicated from the Laguna Beach area of Orange County. The…
California Tomato Growers Association Meeting
Tomato growers gathered in Modesto yesterday to hear about a slew of topics at the California Tomato Growers Association meeting. This slideshow requires JavaScript….
State and Federal Officials to Disscuss Drought Operations With California State Board of Food and Agriculture
…of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The State Board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government…