Researchers from the University of California Cooperative Extension held a walnut field day last week at Castle Farms near Atwater. Field experts have been conducting walnut crop trials on pruning …
Agri View: Man’s Best Friend
Everett Griner talks about the farm dog being taken for granted, but, tells us just how important the dog is for farmers in today’s Agri View. Agri View: Man’s …
Peanut Price Report
Released May 16, 2014, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Peanut Price Highlights Peanut prices received by farmers for all …
California Weekly Hay Report
California Hay Report Compared to last week: Prices traded mostly steady to firm in most areas. Demand remained very good in all regions on active trading activity. The supply of …
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
PACIFIC REGION WHEAT FORECAST California farmers are expected to produce 480,000 tons of winter wheat in 2014, down 41 percent from last year. Harvested acres are estimated at 200,000, resulting …
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
APRIL CROP COMMENTS – CALIFORNIA Stone fruit trees finished blooming and fruit development continued. Early variety apricot, nectarine, and peach harvests were underway. Cherry growers sprayed for worms as harvest …
Winter Bee Losses Down, But Still Significant
The news about bee losses over this past winter is better than the year before, but still not the best news. Gary Crawford reports. Winter Bee Losses Down, But Still …
Farmers and Industry Experts Weight in on Immigration Reform
As the debate continues over comprehensive immigration reform, America’s farmers have expressed anguish over not having an updated policy. Susan Carter reports. Farmers and Industry Experts on Immigration Reform For …
United States Cattle on Feed Down 1 Percent
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.6 million head on May 1, 2014. The …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 16
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information and to tune in to the USDA “live” Bee Cam: Sponsored …
Salinas Valley Fair Underway
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate agriculture this weekend, you might want to head over to King City for the Salinas Valley Fair. Salinas Valley Fair Underway This …
Thanks to Rice Farmers
If you enjoy watching water fowl flying overhead, partial thasnks should go to the nation’s rice farmers. Rod Bain reports. Thanks to Rice Farmers Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Do You Check the Sugar Label?
When you’re picking up sugar at the grocery story, do you check the label? If so, you may notice a lot of sugar coming in from Mexico. Do You Check …
Export Pork Buyers Attempting to Secure Product
With the record high hog prices – certain international customers have been attempting to secure product. Pork Checkoff assistant vice president of international marketing Becca Hendricks explains more. Pork Buyers …