…Grant Program (CIG) to help farmers and ranchers implement practices that will make their operations more resilient to climate change. This will be the first large-scale pilot project generating greenhouse…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of L. A. County
…some of the same reasons other travelers do – the pleasant climate and the tremendous variety of food, for example. Fortunately, we have a great track record of eradicating these…
State Board Drops Planned Grazing Rule
…hydrology, topography, climate and land use of that region; Consider using best-management practices where appropriate; Consider establishing monitoring requirements, including watershed-wide or regional monitoring programs, to assess effectiveness of best-management…
Water for Food Security, A Global Conference At UC Davis
…pressures on water supplies — all under the added threats of climate change and soaring energy prices. The conference will address key issues on the global level down to the…
DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
…globally. Addressing the unique challenges of our local communities promotes economic growth, improved health and overall quality of life – all factors important to a healthy and strong business climate….
Agri View: Climate Change
Everett Griner talks about climate change, real or imagined, in today’s Agri View. Climate Change…
First University of California Smart Phone App for Integrated Pest Management Outreach
The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Strawberry and Vegetable Crops and Affiliated Integrated Pest Management Advisor, Surendra Dara created the first free IPM info smart phone app for agricultural professionals….
California State Climatologist: Do Not Count on El Nino to End Drought
…of having a wetter winter. Unfortunately, due to shifting climate patterns, we cannot even be that sure.” State Climatologist Michael Anderson. The current drought has resulted in observations of new,…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…“Programs that are being offered within the state are giving farmers and ranchers the opportunity to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to reducing the overall impacts from climate…
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
…Agricultural & Applied Economics Association. Full details can be found at http://usdaapps.challengepost.com. The Innovation Challenge was created in support of the President’s Climate Data Initiative, which aims to harness climate…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…the soil. “Almond orchards capture and store a significant amount of carbon both above and below the surface over their 25-year lifecycle. This carbon storage provides a climate benefit not…
Regenis Application Wins Dairy Digester Grant in CA
…half-million MWh of clean energy from dairy waste. Financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters comes from the state’s cap-and-trade program for combating climate change. Through the Greenhouse Gas…
Overseas Biological Control Trial for ACP
…to California’s climate was extremely important so they could adapt to the different areas citrus is grown in the state. He also said they used technology that revealed some interesting…
CDFA Funds 5 ‘Dairy Digester’ Projects in Central Valley
…gas emissions (GHGs) from dairy manure. Financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters comes from the state’s cap-and-trade program for combating climate change. Through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund,…