…field day tomorrow in Santa Maria and Voices of the Valleys features a California native that watched the agriculture technology sector come about and then decided to jump in herself….
The Western View: When Wild Bill Played Baseball
…baseball team – the Cincinnati Red Stockings – took to the field with all their players paid a salary. It’s also the year a Kansas City team – The Antelopes…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
…the International Association for Food Protection, in recognition of the Board’s “preeminence in and contributions to the field of food safety.” “The California almond industry continues to prove itself as…
Additional Funding Available for Two Air Quality Incentive Programs
…the Valley Air District. The on-field alternatives to open burning of agricultural materials pilot incentive program and the low dust nut harvester pilot incentive program will each be receiving an…
Time Running Out to Submit CSP Applications
…eligibility will begin. “Between the 10th of May and the 12th of July, the NRCS field staff will be making appointments to get together with landowners in the office, with…
CFBF: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements ‘Unrealistic’
…workers is of the utmost importance but expressed doubt as to whether such strict guidelines and penalties were truly warranted. “If a CAL/Osha inspector, field inspector, were to come out…
Almond Matters: Prepping for Navel Orangeworm Management
…approach to navel orangeworm management. Field Market Research Representative for Valent U.S.A., Tino Lopez said that paying attention to the life cycle of the pest will play an important role…
2018 Had the Lowest Wine Export Value in Six Years
…will continue fighting for a level playing field and the removal of trade barriers in markets around the world.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Almond Matters: Springtime Monitoring Important for Orchard Success
…programs and observations in general,” said Tino Lopez Valent, Field Market Research Representative. Monitoring efforts during spring will help to mitigate issues that could become more problematic later, as there…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
…pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. In 2019 NRCS California is prioritizing proposals that improve the “technical toolbox” to address the following on-farm resource concerns: soil health, water…
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…labeling; eliminate weeds in the field prior to planting; minimize dust by using advanced seed flow lubricants; “BeeAware” of honey bees and hives located near the field; ensure that any…
Citrus Research Board to Employ Dogs to Detect HLB
A dog trains in the field to detect the scent of HLB. Photo courtesy of Pepe Peruyero, J & K Canine Academy The Citrus Research Board (CRB) is looking to…
Finding Cover Crops That Work for Producers
https://youtu.be/Vft8f-CMA10 Another cover crops field day at the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center (PMC) demonstrated how research is finding ways to make cover crops work for all…
Reporting Field Crew Property Theft
Theft has been an ongoing issue for the agriculture industry for years. People steal fruits and nuts, agriculture equipment, livestock and now personal items of field crew members. While theft…