…we still see more than one-third covered by drought, 38% specifically, but even there that’s down from 57% in early October which is the beginning of the Western water year.”…
Application Deadline for 2016 Conservation Stewardship Program is March 31
…Applications received after that date will be considered for future funding. “CSP is a great option for farmers and ranchers who are already doing a good job of managing water…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…discoveries in agriculture to combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate the impacts of climate…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…quality through use of cover crops, conservation crop rotations and other activities that increase soil productivity. Use water wisely and improve water quality through enhancements such as more efficient irrigation…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
…crop. This proprietary, plant-centric approach helps detect plant stress using soil tension, ensuring optimal crop growth, and reducing water and energy consumption, as well as environmental impacts such as fertilizer…
Despite Promising Snowpack, Conservation Should Continue
The California snowpack this year holds more water than last year, but the Department of Water Resources says drought conditions continue and so should conservation. Results of the winter’s second…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
…among the most pressing issues in agriculture. Although presented as a water issue, the measure in fact would unlawfully regulate land in violation of the Clean Water Act itself. The…
First-ever UC ANR Newsmakers Seminar at World Ag Expo
…research and outreach efforts in California, such as the spread of Asian citrus psyllid, dealing with El Niño and limited water resources, GMOs in the food supply, and more. Fine…
Agri View: Agriculture Future
…strongest for plant scientists, water-resource scientists and engineers, farm animal veterinarians, and precision ag and pest control specialists, among other positions. “There is a tendency to look at agriculture through…
Effects of Drought for Forests and Rangelands
…the country is impacted by the direct and indirect effects of drought conditions and volatile weather patterns. Sixty million Americans rely on drinking water that originates on our 193 million…
Agri View: China Relations
…with highly productive farms, the United States is a natural trading partner for China, a country with limited per-capita supplies of cropland and water resources. A number of land-abundant countries…
The California Kitchen: Energy Juice with Southwestern Gremolata Grilled Swordfish
…1/2 orange 2 handfuls of spinach Chia Seeds 1/2 cup of carrots Water and ice Southwestern Gremolata Grilled Swordfish 2T Garlic Olive Oil 1 T Lemon Zest 1 T Garlic…
Snowpack: What a Difference a Year Makes
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released it’s latest water and climate update which shows a a big difference in snowpack totals from a year ago. Courtesy: USDA USDA…
Agri View: Cost of Food
…in direct proportion to the direness of the news from California about the water shortage,” he said. “My assumption has been that there’s a direct correlation there.” Going nuts over…