…table. The many successes of that program is a testament to her skills as both a scientist and a diplomat.” Beyond Meyer’s work with CDQAP, her research in groundwater salinity…
UC Studies Look at Costs and Returns for Irrigated Pastureland
…Nevada Foothills. The analysis details the differences of machinery costs and methods, with a ranging analysis table showing profits over a range of prices and hay yields. Listen to the…
Foods That Will Happily Grow on a Balcony
…In fact, in just ten or twenty square feet, it’s possible to provide fresh food for the table on a daily basis. Part of the trick is picking the right…
Regional Conversation Partnership Program Applications Accepted Through May 29
…resources, and also the funding that other partners can bring to the table.” Some of the RCPP project partners that were awarded funding in 2019 include American Farmland Trust and…
Delicious Leafy Greens to Grow in Your Garden
…Leafy greens bring flavor and crunch to your kitchen table. Whether it’s in a sandwich, salad or a snack you’ll want to make sure to grow these great greens in…
FCC Designates $1 Billion for Precision Agriculture
…improve the current food supply is of paramount importance,” Woodward said in a press release. “Ensuring the farm-to-table ecosystem is supported with cutting-edge technology has never been more important.” Listen…
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…agriculture industry. The report published in Nature Food shows that reductions in pollution over the past 35 years resulted in more profitable crops for California growers. The researchers analyzed yield…
President Trump: 2020 Trade Aid on the Table
Although U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has been telling farmers for months not to expect any 2020 trade aid, President Donald Trump indicated that further support of the agriculture…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…growers operate. “I went and learned about raisins. I saw some Asian food being grown, early spring food and then of course mandarins and table grapes. I got to see…
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
…a database. The process of developing a platform that is better suited for mobile devices included moving photos, table information and text from the official guidelines for pest monitoring techniques,…
Caring for Your Full-Grown Tomato Plants
…table. But until then, there is still a little bit of work to be done. After your tomato plants reach about 3 feet tall, remove the leaves from the bottom…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…Meeting in Monterey. Johansson Johansson, the 16th CFBF president, grows olives and citrus fruit in Oroville and operates an olive oil company, Lodestar Farms. “It is the honor of a…
South Korea Presents Big Opportunity for California Rice
…Korea sown up with this agreement that’s going to go forward starting the 1st of next year, that really helps set the table well for the other markets we’re working at.”…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…prices remain so stable despite volatility in the farm economy this year and severe weather hampering planting and harvest,” Newton added. The centerpiece on most Thanksgiving tables – the turkey…