…green training to help five companies find ways to reduce hazardous chemicals and products in their supply chains. UC Berkeley will share innovations from these projects through training materials and…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…Water quality and use Invasive pests / pest protection / pesticide issues Labor / immigration Supply chain Food safety Organics Sustainable agriculture Best management practices Air quality / energy Trade…
California Gets $22 Million from USDA for Conservation Programs
…their natural conditions,” Vilsack said. “These easements are making a dramatic and positive impact for our food supply, rural communities and species habitat.” The funding is provided through the Agricultural…
California Labor Agency and California Community Colleges to Administer $1 Million Drought-related Training Program in the San Joaquin Valley
…the nation composed of 72 districts and 112 colleges serving 2.1 million students per year. Community colleges supply workforce training, basic skills education and prepare students for transfer to four-year…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…to their natural conditions,” Vilsack said. “These easements are making a dramatic and positive impact for our food supply, rural communities and species habitat.” The funding is provided through the…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…groundwater is an important water supply for our region, especially in drought years. The recharge project helps with sustainability for our area’s water resources, economy and people.” “The state’s prolonged…
California Walnut Objective Measurement Report
…surface water where available and groundwater when necessary to provide adequate water supply to the trees. Weather conditions during the growing season were mild thus benefitting the crop. Crop quality…
AgNeTVideo: Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum Questions to the Panel
…supply, how is the proposed federal legislation, being the bond issue, going to address issues such as collection, storage, distribution, reliability and expansion of the water system in the future?…
CDFA Releases Draft Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program EIR, Announces Public Meetings
…EIR is a crucial step as CDFA carries out its responsibility to protect the state’s food supply and natural resources. Responding to invasive species such as plant pests and diseases…
Tulare County Survey for Growers
…supply our Board of Supervisors, Office of Emergency Services and legislators with data about the extreme hardships that our agricultural industry is facing without a consistent supply of water,” she…
Water and the California Farmer – Don Cameron
…supply. Cameron is currently working to expand this practice with a Flood Corridor Grant from the California Department of Water Resources. Terranova Ranch is also receiving bids for a 1-megawatt…
US Rice Yields Down
USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Acting Chair Seth Meyer says US rice yields are down year to year – part of a look at rice supply and demand estimates. Rice…
USDA To Measure Small Grain Production
…agency is taking an in-depth look into the 2014 production and supply of small grains, which include wheat, oats and barley. “The small grains industry is a major component of…
AFIA Submits Comments on LEAP Draft Guidelines
…were regarding the animal feed supply chain. AFIA notes the group was pleased the guidelines seemed well constructed, including their breadth and depth. AFIA officials say the report, developed for…