…to be as efficient as possible with their water. Brian Kenyon from Yara North America talked to AgNet West about their water sensor in development. Listen to Kenyon’s full interview….
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…The conservation title helps producers access technical and financial assistance to carry out multiple conservation practices on their land and water. Under the trade title, the Farm Bill authorizes the…
Food Waste Resonates Beyond the Trash Bin
…like pesticide and fertilizer, as well as irrigation water. For example, using a powerful computing tool known as the U.S. Foodprint Model, the team determined that from 2007 to 2014,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-18-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. “California agriculture is eagerly awaiting water storage proposal news at the end of this week and…
Farm bill discussions will affect all Californians
…truly touches on everyone—first of all, because everyone eats, but also because of the conservation, research, trade and other programs it contains,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “Representing farmers and…
Agri View: Okra, a Different Kind of Vegetable
…deep fried. Or, some people simply boil it in clear water. It is served as an individual vegetable. That’s about all I can tell you right now. And, that’s about…
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…as new provisions for cotton farmers included in the commodity title. We also appreciate improvements proposed for federal crop insurance. There are additional provisions aimed at improving conservation programs, the…
Grower Input Needed for Vole Management Tool
…to pursue registration for this product,” said Roger Baldwin, Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist in the Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology at UC Davis, and one of the lead…
USDA to Immediately Assist Producers for Qualifying Livestock, Honeybee and Farm-raised Fish Program Losses
…for Farm Production and Conservation. “The Trump Administration is moving quickly to distribute financial assistance to help producers recover and rebuild. It is important to get this help to producers…
Converting Your Lawn to a Garden
…sun, water, and soil to thrive, so it’s important to find the best possible spaces for growing food. Sun should be a major factor. It’s also helpful to have a…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Corn Tortillas
…1 Pinch Salt 3/4 C Water For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV…
2018 Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
…2017 recipient. “I strongly encourage those who care deeply about conservation and agriculture to apply for this award.” Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the Leopold Conservation Award…
California Dairies Becoming Increasingly Energy Efficient
…implantation of conservation practices and clean-energy technologies are having a significant impact. Dairy operations have reduced their energy use by up to 20 percent in some cases by working with…
Tips for Planting a Butterfly Garden
…as well as the right shelter and food and water sources that will attract them. Your garden should be designed with different sized plants that grow to different heights. Most…