…problem is being felt most acutely in the West, where drought conditions and increased water use have helped turn lush agricultural areas to dust. But dangers also lurk underground, in…
Farm Camp
…Nothing against archery, canoeing, or lanyard crafts, but agrarian experiences are where it’s at right now. And these summer camps afford children ages 4 to 16 the opportunity to milk…
Agri View: Robot Tractors and Agriculture
…new world of driverless cars, driverless tractors and other agricultural robots will, in the not too distant future, harvest the food we put on our kitchen tables. In fact, agricultural…
Keys (2.0) of Soil Taxonomy available in Spanish
…After decades of working with soil scientists from around the world, NRCS decided it was important to increase awareness and expand knowledge of the value of soil and its impact…
CDFA: 16M for 129 projects
CDFA Announces 129 Projects Totaling $16 Million for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 129 projects totaling $16…
Dairy Groups Thank Senators
Dairy Groups Thank Senators for Urging Action on Agricultural Issues in Trade Agreement with Europe The dairy industry today praised a bipartisan group of 26 senators for urging U.S. negotiators…
U.S. Agriculture in Vietnam
…the process of negotiating agreements with China, the European Union, Hong Kong, and Israel. In these negotiations, Vietnam has agreed to tariff reductions on many agricultural products, potentially putting U.S….
For Agriculture, Every Day is Earth Day
…them into oblivion. The Agriculture Committees, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and numerous farm groups and conservation organizations have long chosen the first option. For decades, they have worked collaboratively…
Western View: Next Big Thing?
…and microbial based technology. Western View: Next Big Thing? That company is Novozymes, A Denmark-based multinational with offices around the world. It claims the title of the world’s largest…
Conaway-“Cotton Growers Under Assault”
…cotton exporters with a three percent duty as retaliation against a U.S. investigation into Turkish steel exports. This investigation was blatant retaliation, violated WTO procedure, and was anything but transparent….
Agri View: Cotton Producers Troubles
Everett Griner talks about 2016 not being a good year for cotton producers in today’s Agri View. Cotton Producers Troubles From: Ag Web Cotton Industry Ponders 2016 Planting Intentions, Market…
NASS Mid-Year Surveys
USDA Seeks Feedback from California and Nevada Growers About 2016 Crops, Stocks, Inventories, Values During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
…about each crop’s water needs based on locations, soil conditions, age and varieties of the trees,” he said. Federal and state water projects, and a number of local water agencies,…
CA Students Honored
Two California students have been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA). The national award is presented each year to exceptional students who…