The California snowpack this year holds more water than last year, but the Department of Water Resources says drought conditions continue and so should conservation. Results of the winter’s second…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
…among the most pressing issues in agriculture. Although presented as a water issue, the measure in fact would unlawfully regulate land in violation of the Clean Water Act itself. The…
First-ever UC ANR Newsmakers Seminar at World Ag Expo
…research and outreach efforts in California, such as the spread of Asian citrus psyllid, dealing with El Niño and limited water resources, GMOs in the food supply, and more. Fine…
Agri View: Agriculture Future
…strongest for plant scientists, water-resource scientists and engineers, farm animal veterinarians, and precision ag and pest control specialists, among other positions. “There is a tendency to look at agriculture through…
Effects of Drought for Forests and Rangelands
…to the national economy each year through visitor spending alone. Those same lands provide 20 percent of the nation’s clean water supply, a value estimated at $7.2 billion per year….
Agri View: China Relations
…with highly productive farms, the United States is a natural trading partner for China, a country with limited per-capita supplies of cropland and water resources. A number of land-abundant countries…
The California Kitchen: Energy Juice with Southwestern Gremolata Grilled Swordfish
…1/2 orange 2 handfuls of spinach Chia Seeds 1/2 cup of carrots Water and ice Southwestern Gremolata Grilled Swordfish 2T Garlic Olive Oil 1 T Lemon Zest 1 T Garlic…
Snowpack: What a Difference a Year Makes
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released it’s latest water and climate update which shows a a big difference in snowpack totals from a year ago. Courtesy: USDA USDA…
Agri View: Cost of Food
…in direct proportion to the direness of the news from California about the water shortage,” he said. “My assumption has been that there’s a direct correlation there.” Going nuts over…
The California Kitchen: Look and Feel Younger Mix with Pulled Chicken
…of red grapes 1 banana 1 cup of strawberries 1/8 cup of almonds Water and Ice Pulled Chicken 2QT Cold Water 4 Leg Quarters 1 onion split in half 1…
Global Cleantech Recognizes Ag Companies
…been named to the Global Cleantech 100 Companies to Watch List. Produced by the Cleantech Group, the Global Cleantech lists recognize companies that are best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean…
Citrus Industry This Week: Progress with HLB Bactericides; Water Farming Success
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports on the progress of using bactericides against HLB and newly approved water farming projects. Want to learn more? Click…
Almond Board: New Incentive to Reduce Dust
…the agency is offering a new incentive option for almond and walnut farmers (and potentially others) to use cleaner harvesting technology. According to Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for NRCS in…
The California Kitchen: Olive Oil Poached Salmon, Strong Immune System Juice
…of Swiss chard 1 avocado 1 cup watermelon 1 cup black berries 1/2 cup blueberries 1/8 cup of flax seed Water and Ice Olive Oil Poached Salmon 2 Cup Orange…