…trends. “Farmers are looking for solutions to some of the regulatory issues that they’re facing here in California from water quality to air quality, to climate change. We’re being asked…
Secretary Perdue Talks Climate Change During a visit To California
…with local and state first responders, representatives and land managers and about climate change and how to combat the issue. Secretary Perdue Talks Climate Change During a visit To California…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Rickey “R.D.” James to talk about forest management, climate change and the reliability of California water supply. In October, President Trump…
Agri View: BFTP-We Have the Right Soil, and Climate to Grow Anything
Everett Griner talks about the United States having the right soil, and climate, to grow anything in today’s Agri View. Everett ponders the question…why we don’t grow certain crops here?…
Input Sought for Voluntary Organic Checkoff Program
…will include further research into soil health and climate change and funding more organic extension agents. OTA will also be joining the “It’s Not Complicated” campaign from Organic Voices to…
ASTA Applauds International Statement in Support of Plant Breeding Innovation
…continue to progress and find solutions to the challenges of tomorrow—from climate change, to evolving pests and diseases, and a growing population—will largely be dependent on the policies enacted both…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
A new partnership to advance climate-smart agriculture was made official in Sacramento after UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Vice President Glenda Humiston and California Secretary of Agriculture Karen…
Fall Garden Transition Do’s and Don’ts
…but also a don’ts list, too. And depending on where you live, the climate will determine exactly where you’ll be with transitioning from fall to winter gardening. Chances are, by…
NOAA Forecasts Mild Winter
…In this video, the Climate Prediction Center’s Mike Halpert offers a summary of favored climate conditions for December–February. Video produced by the Climate.gov in cooperation with the Climate Prediction Center….
Benefits of FARMER Program Highlighted at Fresno Event
…of cleaner farm equipment. “We’re celebrating $135 million in California Climate Investments money that’s going toward diesel equipment replacement to higher tier, cleaner equipment that’s going toward farmers who are…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change performed the study which found that the effects of climate change will be more severe and present themselves sooner than previously anticipated….
Growing Your Own Edible Bamboo
…tasty. The trick to growing bamboo for food is choosing the appropriate species, ones that are regarded as delicious and suitable for the climate. And while size doesn’t determine edibility,…
Water Works: Water Year 2018 Well Below Average
…“Water Year 2018: Hot and Dry Conditions Return.” The report illustrated below average precipitation for the year, highlighting the variability of California’s climate and rainfall. “The recent record-breaking drought was…
Deadline Weekend Likely to Pass with Little Farm Bill, NAFTA Progress
…have funding, including the Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development program, seen as key units of USDA given the current trade climate. Leaders of the farm bill conference…