…bond funding to make the state more resilient to the disastrous effects of climate change and help ensure that all Californians have access to local water supplies. “This unprecedented drought…
Western View: Estate Tax Planning
…in 2010. However, with all the changes that have gone on in the past, more change could be coming – so an estate tax plan needs to be reviewed every…
Agri View: The Challenge
Everett Griner talks about 2015! Another year of change in today’s Agri View. The Challenge…
Obesity Tech
Cathy Isom checks out how fun technology is helping change bad eating habits. Obesity Technology…
DPR Secretary will speak to regulatory climate at the CCM Showcase
California is often referred to as a “sue happy State” for good reason. At the 2015 Citrus Showcase growers will hear from Brian Leahy, Director of the Department of Pesticide…
Assembly Member Gray Announces Joint Committee Hearings on Rail
…federal and state funding.” “This is the kind of project that sidesteps political hurdles and makes real change in the lives of real people,” continued Gray. “The construction and travel…
A Better Tomato Tomorrow – Part 1
Cathy Isom fills us in on how ag experts are hoping to change one off-season fruit from being passed up in the produce aisle. A Better Tomato Tomorrow-1…
More Research for Chilling Requirement Issues
…Farm Advisor Gureet Brar talked to attendees about climate change and what researchers are seeing with lower chilling hours. Complications from Less Chilling Hours The classic chilling hour requirement model…
Consumers Backing Sustainability Push
…Sustainability Push Becoming certified is expensive and bottom line is if you can’t market the change in practices than growers might not be willing to jump on board. Kruse said…
USDA: Slow Snowpack Development for Much of the West
…issue monthly forecasts until June. The water supply forecast is part of several USDA efforts to improve public awareness and mitigate the impacts of climate change, including drought and other…
Water Rights: Farmers Prepare For Possibility of New Curtailments
…they would be protected from curtailments if weather patterns don’t change in the next six weeks. “For those of us who rely solely on surface water, it’s a very scary…
Learning From Disaster Key to New Year
It doesn’t look like the lack of water is going to change soon, but water districts are looking on the bright side when it comes to future management. Learning From…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…language that has led to some changes in this year’s CIG funding announcement. One change eliminates the requirement that half the applicant’s match be in cash. Another expands eligibility for…
Western View: California Warming
…show that we’re in a long-term warming trend – what some call global warming, or climate change. Whatever you call it, it’s indisputable that the records show a long-term trend…