The USDA-NASS, Pacific Regional Field Office today released the forecasts of field crop plantings for 2016. These forecasts, of acreage planted and to be planted, are based on a survey …
Response to CVP Water Allocation Announcement
Statement of Westlands Water District on Bureau of Reclamation’s Allocation Announcement for CVP water allocation Despite above average runoff into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Rivers Delta and near average snowpack in …
Water Supply Allocation Announced for CVP
The Bureau of Reclamation announced the initial 2016 water supply allocation for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors. This allocation is based on a cautious estimate of the amount of water …
Veterans Get “What’s Next?” Question Answered
USDA Helps Military Veterans Answer the Question, “What’s Next?” By: Brenda Carlson, Public Affairs Specialist, Farm Service Agency Each year, nearly 200,000 servicemen and women separate from active duty in …
2016 Award Winners for Agriculture, Technology
California State Fair announces 2016 award winners for agriculture, technology The California State Fair has announced the recipients of its prestigious awards, including Agriculturalist of the Year. The State Fair annually …
Red-cedar’s Impact on Prairie Chickens
New Study Highlights Red-cedar’s Impact on Prairie Chickens, Helps Improve Conservation Efforts A new study offers the first empirical data proving that female lesser prairie-chickens avoid grasslands when trees are …
Funding Supports Local Food and Specialty Crops
USDA Announces over $90 Million Available to Support Local Food Systems, Specialty Crop Producers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of more than $90 million in …
Vilsack to Travel to Germany and France
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Berlin and Paris next week to discuss areas of mutual interest between the European and American agricultural sectors. In Berlin, Vilsack will meet …
Almond Board: Spider Mite Management
Spider mites are a problem for almond growers, and there are some things they can do now to help prevent mite populations in orchards. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Still Below Average
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Grew During First Half of March, But Dry Spell Leaves Water Content Still below Average California’s statewide snowpack usually reaches its peak depth and water content each …
DWR Reaches Agreement Related to California WaterFix
DWR Reaches Agreement with Contra Costa Water District to Address Concerns Related to California WaterFix The California Department of Water Resources announced today an agreement with the Contra Costa Water …
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are accepting applications through July 8 for the $10,000 California Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors California farmers, ranchers …
NFU to Survey on 2014 Farm Bill Policies
With the 2014 Agricultural Act in full effect and a new Farm Bill debate on the horizon, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is conducting a survey of family farmers and …
Lettuce Research Grant
Cal Poly Pomona Professor Awarded Major Grant for Lettuce Research A plant science professor at Cal Poly Pomona has received a $416,343 state grant to study how to grow lettuce …