…tall as it is. when it was first conceived, Shasta Dam was supposed to be taller – the plans called for an 800 foot high dam. Construction began in 1938…
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…Ken Isley, U.S. and Moroccan officials met to negotiate a health certificate and the terms for the import of U.S. high quality and standard quality beef into Morocco. Representatives also…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…high-quality foods produced by farm families. “Farmers and ranchers continue to face challenges outside of the farm bill. Every day we struggle to find the workers we need. Exports were…
Particle Size Does Matter
…of any WG copper formulation. The result: better coverage and better disease control. And, ChampION++ delivers all that with less environmental load than high dose copper products. Listed for organic…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For…
California Economic Summit Looks to Elevate Rural California
…Natural Resources, Glenda Humiston. “You’ve got predominately coastal, large, urban areas here that are doing pretty well. But then you’ve got the rest of California that’s still really hurting. High…
Almond Update: Several Things to Be Thankful For in 2018
2018 was an interesting year for Agriculture as a whole but especially the almond industry. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott said considering freezing temperatures during bloom…
High Tunnels Helping Small Growers Year-round
High tunnels, also known as hoop houses, extend growing seasons for small producers. Growers like Racha Her of Beyond Bokchoy Farm in Fresno have been using conventional hoop houses for…
Agri View: BFTP-Agriculture Training in Our Schools
Agriculture training in our high schools is changing. Everett Griner talks about how beneficial it is to start this training as a high school student in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Agricultural…
New Biosecurity Campaign to Protect Live Poultry
…and backyard poultry. Considering the devastating impact of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in 2014-2015, as well as this year’s outbreak of virulent Newcastle disease, the timing is right…
Get Covered With the Right Formulation
…of any WG copper formulation. This results in better coverage and better disease control, all with less environmental load than high-dose copper products. ChampION++ has OMRI approval. Champ® Dry Prill…
National H-2A Workforce Sets New Record
…Federation labor survey from 2017 indicated that only three percent of respondents reported using H-2A workers. The most frequently mentioned concern regarding the use of H-2A employees is the high…
Celebrating National Pickle Day
…attributed her good looks to her beloved diet of pickles. They’re a great snack, low in calories and a good source of vitamin K, though they can be high in…
“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Applications Now Available
…recommendation; one copy of their high school transcripts; ACT or SAT scores and be graduating from high school during the 2018-2019 school year. “We are thrilled to encourage and support…