The numbers are out for the California Prospective Field Crop Plantings for 2014. The forecast of acreage planted and to be planted are based on a survey of more than …
USDA Research Causes Modifications in Poultry Sampling for Avian Influenza
Thanks to USDA research, modifications in poultry sampling for Avian Influenza means improved efficiency and cost savings. Rod Bain has the report. USDA Research Causes Modifications in Poultry Sampling for …
A New Way to Get Tractors to Farmers in Developing Countries
Most farmers in developing countries have little to no chance of getting tractors and other machinery for their small farms, but that may be changing. Gary Crawford reports with Margaret …
Vilsack Hopes Poultry Modernization will be Approved This Year
When will the USDA’s controversial plan to modernize the nation’s poultry inspection be approved? Gary Crawford has the report with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Vilsack Hopes Poultry Modernization will be …
Numbers Support Increased Delta Pumping
Friant Water Authority says the numbers show that Delta environmental pumping restriction numbers are far below the allowed percentage. Although a long-term fix such as added water storage is needed, …
Several Issues Might Lead to Colony Collapse Disorder
Queen bees are not living as long as normal and some researchers believe this phenomenon is related to Colony Collapse Disorder. Growers are asked to help out with bee friendly …
Highlights from USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report
USDA’s Gary Crawford reports farmers say they intend to cut back on corn and increase soybean acreage this spring. Highlights from USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report Gary Crawford continues with Joe …
Historically Reliable Water Source Coming Up Short
The Friant Water Authority says for the first time in 65 years it is hundreds of thousands of acre feet short from meeting their water contracts. General Manager Ron Jacobsma …
California Avocado Seeing More Sales
California avocados are seeing more sales and the price of avocados is back up. Avocado sales were up 8.8 percent in January 2014 compared to the same time last year. …
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
Emergency drought legislation (SB 103) signed earlier this month by Governor Brown allocates $10 million to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for on-farm water conservation practices throughout …
Vilsack Comments on Our Nation’s Wilderness: Yours to Enjoy and Protect
The following remarks are from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. When he signed the Act in 1964, President Lyndon Johnson said, …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA March 28
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock …
Tree Nut Crops and Nutrient Management
Professor of Plant Sciences at UC Davis, Patrick Brown, says tree nut growers apply a range of nutrients to the crops with a basic goal. Brown gives some key points …
India Export Sugar Subsidies Questioned at World Trade Meeting
A number of countries around the world are raising cane about India’s sugar subsidies, and for good reason. CLICK HERE to see the article and learn what it could mean …