…user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and…
State Water Project Starts at 20 Percent
…Initial allocations frequently change. For example, the initial allocation for this year (2016) was 10 percent, with a final allocation of 60 percent. DWR typically issues a final allocation in…
CDFA SWEEP Program Awards 167 Projects
…part of “California Climate Investments” funded with Cap and Trade funds. The program’s objective is to provide financial incentives for California agricultural operations to invest in irrigation systems and practices…
National Organic Standards Board Meeting
…on issues concerning organic production and processing. During the meeting, which is open to the public, the board will address several petitions about changes to the National List of Allowed…
Labor Issues Increase Vineyard Mechanization Attention
Vineyard mechanization was a heavily discussed topic at the annual Sustainable Ag Expo in San Luis Obispo. One local vineyard has almost been forced to adopt the technology because of…
Black Friday
…Black Friday deals. But one expert says shoppers may very well profit by waiting until after today to do their main gift buying. Rutgers University Extension Financial Management Expert Barbara…
Almond Board: A Thanksgiving Message
…compliance issues, and accordingly, was called the Almond Control Board. In the 1970’s, recognizing a need to address market development, the name was changed to the Almond Board of California….
Report Highlights Scientific Research
…addressing issues for the agriculture sector. In 2011, the White House issued the Presidential Memorandum – Accelerating Technology Transfer and Commercialization of Federal Research in Support of High-Growth Businesses. Issuance…
CAWG Elects New Board Members
…the winegrape industry on many challenging issues.” Aguirre also thanked CAWG’s outgoing board members for their dedication and service to the association and winegrape industry. Board members who have termed…
New Zealand Wants to Talk Trade with Trump
New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key wants to talk trade issues with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. In a phone call between the two this week, Key told Trump he wished…
Trump Election Leaves Agriculture Awaiting Clarification on Issues
A new report from Rabobank says the election of Republican Donald Trump as President of the United States has the food and agriculture sector awaiting clarification on his policies and…
Environmental Education Grants to Conservation Organizations in California
…education projects that increase public awareness about environmental issues and provide participants with the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment. The program provides financial support for projects…
Safer, More Effective Pest Management
…economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science,…
Tackling Issues with Trump Administration
National Farmers Union (NFU) extended a congratulatory letter to President-elect Donald J. Trump, outlining opportunities to work together with the new administration on several common ground farm policy issues. “We…




















