…in the world. It’s known for its fertile soils, long growing seasons and a developed surface and groundwater supply,” said Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen. “In 2014, Fresno…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
…California’s water supply. Cisco Systems received the Supply Chain Leadership Award for engaging all suppliers to have strong sustainability programs. The Government Authorities (comprising the Western Riverside Council of Governments,…
Today is National Ag Day
…Vitamin C. The United States provides about one-fourth (25%) of the world’s total supply of fresh peaches. The peach is a member of the rose family and will have a…
Warm, Dry February Stalls Snowpack Gains
Courtesy: Len Wilcox Spring and summer water supply estimates fell for most of the West, according to data from the third 2016 forecast by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Gains…
Diversified Ag Field for College Students
…From: USDA.gov Steering the Best Talent Towards Colleges of Agriculture Jay Akridge Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture Purdue University Akridge USDA 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum The Talent Pipeline Supply…
Five Lessons for California from Australia’s Drought
…by demand-side programs. “In Australia, urban water efficiency was the quiet achiever – saving more water at lower cost and greater speed than supply options,” the report states. “California can…
Almond Board: Nitrogen Sampling
…Almonds.com for additional leaf sampling guidelines and to access the online calculator. From the Almond Board: It is important to supply almond trees with as much nitrogen as they need…
Wettest Months Finish Below Average
California’s Three Traditionally Wettest Months End With Statewide Snowpack Water Content Less than Average The statewide snowpack – source of much of California’s water supply – is only 83 percent…
NFU Joins Field to Market, Continues Support for Sustainable Agriculture
…and enable supply chain sustainability claims. Specifically, Field to Market provides measurement tools and resources that allow growers and the supply chain to track and promote continuous improvement. “We are…
NMPF Supports New Senate Food Labeling Bill Approved Today by Agriculture Committee
…ingredients and processes used in the food supply. The Senate Agriculture Committee today approved, by a 14-6 vote, a bill introduced last week by its Chairman, Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS),…
PMA Brings Fresh Produce Insight to White House Meeting on Trade Policy
…enforcement. She stressed free and fair trade is central to world supply of fresh fruits and vegetables. The meeting also provided PMA an opportunity to highlight issues unique to perishable…
Leap Year and Ag
…one-fourth (25%) of the world’s total supply of fresh peaches. The peach is a member of the rose family and will have a sweet fragrance when ripe. Most peaches that…
Agri View: Food Prices
…Calif.-based consumer-to-farm traceability company that provides chemical-free trace codes for eggs. As the supply of the number of flocks grows, prices will stabilize. “Eggs from caged sources will remain the…
U.S. Should Be Better Prepared For Pests, Diseases
…and the food supply,” said Acord. A blue ribbon panel last fall released a report on U.S. bio-defenses that highlighted the need for improvements in the system for protecting the…