…commodities’ role in a nutritious diet that improves health or lowers the risk of chronic diseases. Study the efficacy of water disinfectants to eliminate/inactivate bacteria on commodities. Test recipes and…
Confusing Chicken Labels
Do you ever find yourself picking up packages of chicken examining the labels — such as enhanced, retained water, antibiotics, and wondering what exactly does that mean? Cathy Isom has…
Water Allocations Increased Again
…Data Exchange Center (CDEC) Web sites show current water conditions at the state’s reservoirs and weather stations. Reservoirs: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cdecapp/resapp/getResGraphsMain.action Precipitation: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/snow_rain.html Snow: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cdecapp/snowapp/sweq.action Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. declared a…
Agri View: Growing a Coffee Crop in the U.S.
…everybody benefits,” because he can more efficiently use resources such as land and water. Tree to bean Each summer, Good Land Organics harvests the ripened fruit of the coffee shrub,…
Dr. Sandra Witte Named Dean of Jordan College at Fresno State
…time for the Jordan College as we prepare for the opening of the Jordan Agricultural Research Center this spring and continue our laser-focus on crucial issues related to water and…
El Nino Leaves Water Management Questions
…conditions, such as the southern coast. With most of the water being seen in the north, conversations will remain focused on water movement within the stat’s water system. Anderson believes…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…have recently reported that mass extinctions of marine animals may soon be occurring at alarmingly rapid rates than previously projected due to pollution, rising water temperatures and loss of habitat….
Fresno’s National Ag Week and Nutrition Month
…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
U.S. EPA Honors Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honored the California Department of Water Resources (Sacramento), Cisco Systems (San Jose), and the Government Authorities…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…to improve soil and water quality while also providing more wildlife habitat. Interested organic producers can offer eligible land for enrollment in the program at any time. FSA also provides…
Today is National Ag Day
…Corn Poppin’ Facts Popcorn pops because water is stored in a small circle of soft starch in each kernel. As the kernel is heated, the water heats, the droplet of…
Ag Students Win State Farm Bureau Discussion Titles
…producers, public and government; policy creation to protect livestock producers from false animal welfare violation accusations; balancing agricultural water needs with community and historic agricultural water rights; and encouraging public…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
…best management practices that enable farmers to meet the nutrient and sediment water quality goals in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The NRCS investment here is being matched by 15 partners…
Citrus Fighting for Water Management Change
Citrus leaders are staying on top of the water fight and a recent bill might have the steam it needs to take the first step for water management change. Fighting…