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 …
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:
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 …
Yearly Survey Shows Better Results for Pollinators, but Losses Remain Significant
USDA Announces Fall Summit on Bee Nutrition and Forage; Launches “Bee Watch” Website to Broadcast Bee Activity and Increase Public Awareness of the Role of Pollinators in Crop Production WASHINGTON, …
FID’s Drought-Shortened Water Deliveries Will Begin June 1
This year’s severe drought conditions will result in the Fresno Irrigation District’s shortest water delivery service in 37 years. FID’s Board of Directors last night (May 13) voted to begin …
Keeping TSWV Management Keen
Tomato growers will always remember the 2005-06 tomato spotted wilt virus outbreak and the losses they encountered. University of California, Davis professor of plant pathology Robert Gilbertson says their integrated …
SJV Interactive Forum on Exporting Thursday
Dozens of representatives from food producers within the eight counties that make up the San Joaquin Valley will head to downtown Fresno Thursday for an Interactive Forum on Exporting. Amy Fuentes says …
Leopold Conservation Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Do you know a farmer or rancher in California who is committed to land conservation? You can nominate him or her for the Leopold Conservation Award. Each year the award …
Vilsack Comments on Creating Undersecretary for Trade, and TPA
U.S. Secretary for Agriculture Tom Vilsack says it may take longer than required int he Farm Bill to review the idea of creating an Undersecretary for Trade. Vilsack also weighed in at …
Preparing Cooperative Extension for its Next Century
How is Cooperative Extension in the US serving its customers today while addressing the challenges of the future? Rod Bain reports. Preparing Cooperative Extension For Its Next Century
Agri View: Heavy Odds
Everett Griner talks about how farming and Las Vegas are both gambles in today’s AgriView. Heavy Odds
A Reminder for All California Farmers and Ranchers
(DAVIS, CA) May 13, 2014— All California counties are eligible as primary or contiguous counties for previously-announced 2014 drought disaster assistance from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). All qualified farm …
New Dairy Margin Insurance Program Ready by Sept. 1st?
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack is confident the new Dairy Margin Insurance program will be ready by September 1st. Dairy Margin Insurance Program
System Minimizes Wasted Pest Spraying
University of California, Davis Plant Pathologist Neil McRoberts says their integrated pest management model can be extremely accurate, ensuring the most efficient and effective applications for growers. In thrips management, …