…be good for some and a struggle for others. “Fresno County’s farmers and ranchers are simply amazing,” said FCFB CEO Ryan Jacobsen. “The drought challenges they are in the midst…
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
…challenges. Judges Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot and Christina Tosi find the next best junior chef in America, when Season Four of MASTERCHEF JUNIOR premieres Friday, Nov. 6 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT)…
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…and created “Team Ag,” which challenges the misconceptions some people have about farming. Another voice has been my own daughter – Sabrina Hill – who recognized the need to advocate…
Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness
…the challenges posed by California’s historic drought, but we all must do our part to ensure our homes are prepared for wildfire and that residents and visitors to our state…
2014 Kern County Crop Report Up 12 Percent
…Bureau Executive Director Beatris Sanders says they were pleasantly surprised by the numbers, but they don’t want the general public to believe growers aren’t facing huge challenges during this drought….
Atwater FFA Prepares for Upcoming School Year
…up with a partner and work together, combined with the challenges of the tree course, made for a tremendous experience I will never forget!” Last year, the Atwater High School…
Benefits and Challenges of Efficient Irrigation
…added benefits and the ability the system has to control potential problems. Benefits and Challenges of Efficient Irrigation Hannaford says the efficient systems still see some significant hurdles and the…
Agri View: Over-Light
In today’s Agri-View, Everett Griner talks about how the cost of food may impact global food challenges in the not-to-distant future. Over-Light…
TPP Must Deliver Say Beef Producers
…this into action – and deliver on the vision of “a comprehensive, next-generation regional agreement that liberalizes trade and investment and addresses new and traditional trade issues and 21st-century challenges”…
From California to the Midwest – Sharing Agriculture’s Story
…and interviews from each. Randy and Kathy Schlosser discuss challenges and benefits of dairy farming in Wisconsin. Randy and Kathy Schlosser This slideshow requires JavaScript. Dave Hall talks about his…
California to the Midwest: Interview with South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard
…When Daugaard talks to California dairy producers about starting operations in South Dakota, does he discuss with them the major differences in weather and the challenges involved with the South…
Polluted Rivers, Lakes and Coastal Waters Need Cleanup and Restoration Plans
…Lahontan and Colorado River regions. Examples of water bodies and their challenges include: Lake Tahoe, which borders California and Nevada in the Lahontan region, has a TMDL in place to…
USDA Updates Department Policy for Climate Change Adaptation
…Incorporate climate-resilient decision-making into international development programs and investments of relevant USDA agencies; and Develop and maintain an adaptation plan for managing the challenges and consider potential climate change impacts…
Challenges Facing Shot Hole Borer Treatments
Unlike most agriculture pests, the polyphagous shot hole borer doesn’t feed directly on trees, and researchers say that is why controlling an outbreak in the future may not be possible….