…Western Growers, the Produce Marketing Association, Bayer CropScience, SISC, Sustainable Conservation, The Monterey County Sustainability Working Group and Measure to Improve. The event is intended to offer actionable information to…
New Tool Improves Beekeepers’ Overwintering Odds and Bottom Line
…likely to provide a sustainable income to a beekeeper anymore. They followed 190 honey bee colonies and recorded all costs. Considerable resources were expended to feed colonies and on varroa…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…to lead a partnership for repairing a facility that benefits all of California and to achieve key policy goals related to achieving sustainable groundwater management and clean drinking water,” the…
Report Shows Licensed Hemp Acreage More Than Quadrupled in 2019
…cultivation and the market for hemp products across the country so that all can reap the benefits of this versatile and sustainable crop.” Information presented in the report was compiled…
Using the California Agritourism Website from UC ANR
…by the Small Farm Program, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, and the Agriculture and Nature Tourism work group. Listen to the report below. Using the California Agritourism Website…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…evaluate and recommend safer, sustainable pest management solutions that can replace the pesticide chlorpyrifos. The Alternatives to Chlorpyrifos Work Group includes leaders and experts from a wide cross section of…
SGMA Rollout Coming Along Smoothly
The implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has presented some challenges, however it appears the overall process is progressing smoothly overall. Supervising Engineering Geologist with the Department of…
The Western View: Insects Repelled by Unfamiliar Odors
…plants as hosts. It’s an interesting that is ripe with possibilities. It suggests a new approach to sustainable solutions for invasive pests. It will be interesting to see if…
AgSharks Competition Back for Another Year
…allow farmers to continue growing sustainable and nutritious fruits, vegetables and nuts year-round.” Five finalists will be selected to pitch their ideas to a panel of AgSharks, consisting of venture…
Trade, Consumer Demand, Impending Corn Crop Among Critical Issues for U.S. Cattle Industry
…in recent history. “If we’re not profitable, we’re not sustainable,” he said. “I do believe we’re going to stay profitable as we go through this cycle.” Blach’s comments reflected information…
Showier Turkey Variety Perfect for the Homestead
…beautiful meat producer that would make a good pick for a sustainable homesteader. Such a lovely and well-rounded variety has significant potential but got pushed aside by commercialized meat production…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…farmers build sustainable urban agriculture operations in South Florida. Eligible 2501 Program applicants include not-for-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and a range of higher education institutions serving African-American, American Indian, Alaska…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
…address aging infrastructure. Agency officials are considering several questions relating to water issues facing the state, including the economic impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, how to implement…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…CDFA’s Healthy Soils Program (HSP) which encourages industry members to implement more sustainable practices on their farms and ranches. The funding for the program is distributed between direct farmer incentives…