Some success is being had with a different varietal of alfalfa in managing leafhopper populations in southern California however there is a trade off.
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 10
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, helping an endangered species, cooperating for …
Agri View: Self Preservation
Everett Griner talks about “canning” making a comeback in today’s Agri View. Self Preservation
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Directors Support California Farm Bureau’s Voter Guide
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau (YSFB) Directors recently voted to support and align with the position taken by California Farm Bureau Federation’s (CFBF) 2014 Voter Guide. Following is information provided by CFBF …
California Certified Crop Adviser February 6, 2015 Exam Registration Period Open
Crop consultants in California and Arizona have the opportunity until December 5, 2014 to register for the February 6, 2015 Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam. The exam will be given …
AgNeTVideo: Sights and Sounds of the Fresno Fair
Enjoy some of the sights of this year’s Fresno Fair!
49ers and CA Dairy Families Award $10k Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant in Santa Clara
Fuel Up to Play 60 ‘Hometown Grant’ and ‘For the Love of Play’ programs support nutrition and physical activities within schools Research shows that physical activity, in combination with good …
Alfalfa Breed Showing Promise Against Pest
There has been one unique success for combating leafhoppers killing alfalfa crops in southern California.
Leafhopper Management has Little Options
Leafhoppers are causing substantial loss in southern California alfalfa, and management practices are limited.
USDA Expands Access to Credit to Help More Beginning and Family Farmers
Changes Increase Eligibility and Financing Options for Hard Working Families Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will improve farm loans by expanding …
Alfalfa Pests Killing Southern CA Crops
Three species of leafhoppers are causing significant losses to alfalfa crops in southern California.
Agri View: True or False
Everett Griner talks about “organic,” more than where it is grown in today’s Agri View. True or False
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California will hold the next State Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) meeting on Oct. 16, 2014. The STAC is invited to recommend natural …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 3
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, helping the underprivileged eat healthier, growing …