West
Course offered on May 20 by UCCE for water measurement and reporting
Learning from the University of California Cooperative Extension how to correctly install and maintain a water volume measurement system on his ranch has saved Modoc County rancher Glenn Nader a significant amount of money. Nader,... more »
California program awards grants for sustainable food-systems research efforts
The University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program – a statewide program of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources — announced the recipients of its 2021 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Small Grants Program... more »
Pinpointing farmers’ coverage gaps is aim of California insurance commissioner
With California farmers and ranchers finding increasing difficulty in purchasing wildfire insurance for their businesses and properties, the California Farm Bureau welcomed a call by the state insurance commissioner on April 13 for data on... more »
Website spotlights certified California sustainable wines, vineyards and wineries
The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) has launched a new website, the start of Down to Earth month, dedicated to the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing program. According to a news release, Californiasutainablewine.com was developed for... more »
Klamath River Basin water woes bring $10M to producers impacted by drought
The USDA announced April 14 the availability of up to $10 million in assistance from USDA’s Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus to assist agricultural producers impacted by the worsening drought conditions in the Klamath... more »
Climate impacts on California’s ag industry finds Moleaer, IDC in partnership
Molear, a nanobubble technology company, announced April 13 a new distribution agreement with Irrigation Design and Construction to expand access to its irrigation technology. Through this partnership with Irrigation Design and Construction (IDC), California farmers... more »
Input sought for California Underserved, Small Producer Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Farm Equity Office is seeking public comments on a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the California Underserved and Small Producer Grant Program. The 15-day public comment period... more »
Worsening drought conditions in West draw response from Washington officials
In response to worsening drought conditions in the West, including in areas like the Klamath River Basin, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack released the following statement on April... more »
Current Issue
Kansas peach grower puts focus on high-density output
FGN’s 60th Anniversary: Tree fruit rootstocks evolve over decades
Pear rootstocks for replant in presence of armillaria
Cover crops show effects on iron deficiency in pear
USHBC recognizes grower Tom Bodtke, other blueberry industry leaders
Technology highlights at IFTA show commercial potential
Autonomous sprayer available for orchards
Hybrid use puts Regev in ‘game-changer’ mode
Farm Market column: ‘Delighting’ the online customer ideal marketers’ goal
Notes from the Farm column: Taking out an old tree while navigating credit card scams
National Council of Agricultural Employers column: Through good times and bad, neighbors help each other
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