Courtesy: UCANR Sorghum acreage might become more valuable for California producers as research is looking into the bioenergy aspects of the crop. Sorghum Acreage Could Grow Kearney Agriculture Research and…
SNAP Center
Many Americans rely on the Agriculture Department’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP. Eligibility depends on those who are working or looking for work during a certain period of…
Almond Board: Groundwater Recharge Project
The Almond Board is funding research into the possibility of using almond orchards to recharge groundwater. Almond Board Groundwater Recharge Research Almond Board of California Director of Sustainability and Environmental…
Agri-Culture’s 19th Annual Progressive Dinner “Autumn in the Valley” Success
…The hors d’oeuvres were served at Land Trust of Santa Cruz County’s Watsonville Slough Farms – welcomed by Terry Corwin. Terry spoke about the Land Trust’s farmland conservation program. Dinner…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…programs in the United States. Since it was first delivered in 1970, more than 1,200 men and women have participated in the program and have become influential leaders and active…
Sorghum Production Nothing New to California
…California There’s some new intrigue in California sorghum production as a few groups are looking into the bioenergy benefits. Kearney Agriculture Research and Extension Center Director Jeff Dahlberg has several…
Ventilation for Dairy in a New Management Systems
If you are a dairy operator considering a group – housed/group – fed system for calves, look at mechanical ventilation for the barn as well. Rod Bain reports. Ventilation for…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), through the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), is pleased to announce that FREP has awarded almost two million dollars in grant…
California Farmer Talks about Farm to Family Program
…with AgNet West, he tells us why the program is important to him and how other farmers can also get involved. Dan Van Groningen The Farm to Family Program from…
Strawberry Industry Always Looking Forward
…they stop researching practices. He says they continue to push research that explores new ways to grow strawberries and recent efforts have allowed them decrease grower’s water use even more….
Asian Citrus Psyllids Detected Within City of Turlock, Stanislaus County
The Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are beginning an extensive survey and treatment program in response to the detection of…
USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use
…Tom Vilsack. “Using green power helps grow American jobs, helps USDA programs and services become more sustainable, and demonstrates to every level of government and private industry that supporting clean…
Agriculture Partners Host Fresno Outreach Conference for Latino Growers
…conference is open to all farmers and ranchers, yet is uniquely tailored towards Spanish speaking growers. The program will be translated into English, with translation headsets. Five different workshops will…
Managing Leaf Footed Bug in Winter
…Habits Research is still trying to determine what the bug does in winter citrus but Tollerup says their actions in pomegranates are well defined. “It’s extremely important if the fruit…
