More growers are transitioning to drip irrigation and those users are seeing more benefits than just a water-use reduction. Netafim Product Manager Dennis Hannaford says growers need to remember those…
The Western View: He’s a Farmer
…photographer, I watched him slowly working up the row of trees with a cloud of dust surrounding him, the engine of the sweeper roaring in his ear, the heat of…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
…study, as compared to a group that ate a comparable amount of snack crackers, were shown to have: 23 percent reduction in postprandial (post-meal) glucose levels. 19 percent reduction in…
Almond Board: Dust Management Tools Available
…California has for growers to manage dust during harvest. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update for August 6 – Dust Management For the Almond Board’s dust management tools, click here….
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…for agricultural producers and local communities are funded through California’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund which receives revenue from cap and trade auction proceeds. In 2006, California’s Global Warming Solutions Act…
Regenis Application Wins Dairy Digester Grant in CA
…Reduction Fund, CDFA and other state agencies are investing cap-and-trade auction proceeds in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while providing a variety of additional benefits to California communities. “These…
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,…
Managing Dust Reduction Workshop
The Almond Board of California is hosting a workshop on managing dust at harvest. This workshop will address dust reduction techniques, air quality regulations and funding opportunities. Almond harvest equipment…
Almond Board: Be Mindful of Dust During Harvest
As growers prepare for harvest season, Associate Director, Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California Gabriele Ludwig says be mindful of all the dust involved. Almond Update July 9…
Almond Board: Steps to Take Before Harvest
…food safety. Another step in orchard management – weed control. Finally, as growers prepare for harvest, Jizmejian gives a reminder to keep dust under control, and the neighbors in mind….
Hog Plan
Everett Griner talks about the reduction of feral hogs is happening in today’s Agri View. Hog Plan…
CDFA Announces 2015 Funding For The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…agricultural operations. The funding is made available through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, the proceeds of California’s greenhouse gas Cap and Trade program. Agricultural operations can apply for funding up…
Governor’s May Revise Budget Doubles-Down on CDFA Drought and Climate Change Programs
…the estimated greenhouse gas reduction is 2.1 million metric tons. We’ll be able to leverage that success impressively with this new funding. CDFA’s Dairy Digester Research and Development Program would…
USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
…depend, their populations will grow. Another project, “The Tri-State Western Lake Erie Basin Phosphorous Reduction Initiative” brings together more than 40 partnering organizations from Michigan, Ohio and Indiana to reduce…