…to experience the benefits of bee-friendly practices both on the farm and in the market. Listen to Lewis’ full interview. Almond Update: Irrigation Bee+ Scholarship Takes Risk Out Of Bee-Friendly…
2021 World Ag Expo Officially Canceled Because of Pandemic
…be realistic and safe for our show, and the timelines that out exhibitors and attendees have for making plans.” The International Agri-Center Board of Directors conducted months of research and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-10-20
…the Almond Board of California‘s strategic plan for irrigation research, and how the entire supply chain would be impacted by Prop 15. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Update: Irrigation Research Plans For Future of Water Management
…California has developed a strategic plan for irrigation research that will support that growth. ABC’s Associate Director of Agricultural Research Sebastian Saa said that plan includes furthering actual evapotranspiration and spatial variability…
Reminder: CFAP Application Window Closes September 11
…USDA has been working tirelessly to ensure that eligible producers have ample ability to apply for the program. “We also have a call center that also is a great resource…
Making Sure Potted Plants Stay Hydrated While Vacationing
…out of a 5-gallon bucket and moving your most valuable plants into it until you get back. You could also purchase one or more container irrigation kits. Add enough tubing…
California Crop Production to Be Impacted by Warming Temperatures
…centered on air temperatures and not crop temperature, so there is an opportunity to offset some of the negative impacts of higher temperatures with appropriate irrigation. Now a project scientist…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…meet disaster recovery needs. For more information on all USDA disaster assistance programs, visit farmers.gov/recover, or contact your local USDA Service Center, which can be found at farmers.gov/service-center-locator. For assistance…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…recipients, John Bailey, director of the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center in Mendocino County, will use the $100,000 award to establish a perennial hedgerow at the center. Hedgerows are not traditionally part…
New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA
…protection materials. The updates also bolster monitoring requirements for water to provide for regular water quality testing, with samples taken throughout irrigation systems. Amendments were also approved to help minimize…
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
…face unrelenting challenges such as high winds and dry lightning.” The wildfire assistance from USDA comes in many forms. The Disaster Resource Center has been created through a partnership between…
The Western View: Why is the West Burning – Again?
…absolutely predictable. It’s already been proven, time and again, that less fuel means less fire. The UC proved it once before with a study done at the Hopland Research Center….
2021 Application Open: Top-10 New Products Competition, Sponsored by Bank of America
…said Jerry Sinift, International Agri-Center® CEO. “The submissions highlight the diversity of our World Ag Expo exhibitors. It’s always tough to narrow the entries down to the final ten!” American…
Conservation at Work: Benefits of Irrigation Water Management
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide valuable assistance for producers looking to improve irrigation water management. NRCS staff can help craft an efficient irrigation plan to maximize the…