…published by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The survey also found 31 percent of respondents indicated they would be much less likely, while 18 percent…
Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments
…producers reduce pathogens in their water recycling systems, and implement best irrigation practices for improving horticultural profits. A Michigan State University project is helping growers better manage pollinators such as…
5th Annual Kids’ “State Dinner”
Students from Every State and Territory Show Off Local Pride with MyPlate-Inspired Meals at the 5th Annual Kids’ “State Dinner” by Angie Tagtow, MS, RD, LD, Executive Director, Center for…
Western View: Owens Valley Lessons
…here. However, the valley is a sad object lesson. This once was a blossoming agriculture center until Los Angeles bought it and killed it off. This is why I think…
Agri View: Hydroponic Farming
…AND optimize space in current agricultural settings. It is true that other technologies exist in order to address these problems independently. More sustainable forms of irrigation, for example, reduce strains…
NMPF Introduces FARM Environmental Stewardship Component
…footprint assessment tool created by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. Farm Smart has been field-tested in several full supply chain pilots, and is familiar to the dairy cooperative, processor…
UCCE Helps Hmong Farmers Weather Drought
…Yang, part time staffer Xia Chang, Fresno State student volunteer Sunny Yang, and research assistant Janet Robles from Fresno State’s Center for Irrigation Technology – are working with small-scale and…
Strawberry Tool Tells Producers When to Treat
…California. According to USDA Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, in 2014 the United States produced 3 billion pounds of strawberries valued at nearly $2.9 billion, and California is the number-one state…
Almond Board: Almond Irrigation Improvement Continuum
…growers use water more efficiently, but also show the public just how efficient they are. The Almond Irrigation Improvement Continuum focuses on five areas in which growers can improve irrigation…
Lessons from Six California Soil Care Farmers
…their center pivot-irrigated crops growing on undulating terrain. These practices also cut costs and eliminate considerable labor. Tom Willey of Madera uses compost applications ahead of each of his organic…
SGMA Timelines Necessary for Ag
…20-year implementation plan,” Wade says. “It takes a long time in agriculture to plan for crops, to invest in permanent plantings and long-term irrigation projects. Shorter than a 20-year time…
Drought Resistant Plants
…about irrigation. The vines will eventually shrivel, but the fruit will still ripen—with a flavor that is unsurpassed. For non-dry farmed tomato varieties, like Cherokee Purple or Beefsteak, irrigation is…
Agri View: Burger Possibilities
…label directs; keep warm. Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium high. Form the beef into four 6-ounce patties, about 3/4 inch thick; press the center of each patty with your…
Help for Central Valley Rice Producers
NRCS and Ducks Unlimited Looking to Help Central Valley Rice Producers Improve Irrigation Efficiency USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications from California landowners in 10 Central…