As the year comes to a close, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) provides a look back at the agriculture issues of 2015 and a preview of 2016. Micheal Clements…
Maps Show Forest Water Loss During Drought
…progressive canopy water stress identify at-risk forest landscapes and watersheds at fine resolution, and offer geographically explicit information to support innovative forest management and policies in preparation for climate change….
Ranches Surviving California Drought
…diverse in our agriculture. We started out with our first vineyards in 1999, and it’s been very beneficial to have that second agricultural product to sell. Especially in the last…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change Issues at January 5th Meeting The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss climate change issues at…
Climate Change and Diet
…headlines — and a talk by actor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the United Nations Paris Climate Change Conference — eating a vegetarian diet could contribute to climate change. In fact, according…
Cultivate California Program Debuts with Website and Social Media
…describes farmers and ranchers as “resilient and adaptive.” “They are committed to using smart, efficient, innovative, water-efficient and sustainable practices to grow the food and fiber that we need and…
Snowpack Totals And California Drought
…expand and augment the existing grant and low-interest loan program nonprofit organizations are currently offering through a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded program. Read more from the drought page at CA.gov…
Bumblebee Intelligence
…Smart as Female Worker Bees It turns out that male bumblebees are just as smart as female worker bees, despite their reputation. Scientists have found that male bumblebees can distinguish…
Agri View: Smart Phones
Everett Griner talks about agriculture adopting smart phones and “apps” in today’s Agri View. Smart Phones From USDA/Smart Phones the Latest Tool for Sustainable Farming Seems like there’s an “app”…
Almond Board: AIM Initiatives
…will not only lead our industry, but all of agriculture.” Accelerated Innovation Management or AIM, is a new strategic effort designed to make the almond industry even more efficient and…
Land O’Lakes – GENYOUth Team Up
…across various public sector organizations and private sector companies. “Recognized as a leader in the food and agriculture industry, Chris is an asset to our Board,” said GENYOUth’s Chairman Thomas…
Look for California Ag in Rose Parade
Cal Poly State University’s 2016 Rose Parade Float “Sweet Shenanigans” The 2016 Rose Parade gives Cal Poly State University students a head start on promoting California agriculture going into the…
Viewing HLB Prevention as Insurance Policy
…California, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) initiated an extensive monitoring program to track the distribution of the insect and disease. This program involves CDFA and other personnel…
A GMO Food Labeling Discussion Coming Soon
The Agriculture Secretary plans to bring stakeholders in the genetically engineered food labeling debate to the table in an effort to reach common ground on the issue. A GMO Food…