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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
See Honeybees at Work: USDA Launches BeeWatch
At the ribbon cutting of the USDA Headquarters People’s Garden in Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling Fire Ants in Almond …
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 …
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 Sponsored ContentCIR …
Agri View: Heavy Odds
Everett Griner talks about how farming and Las Vegas are both gambles in today’s AgriView. Heavy Odds Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly …