On May 8, 2014, the University of California is asking the public to join its faculty, students, staff, 4-H volunteers, Master Gardeners and Master Food Preservers in a vast science …
Beet Curly Top Virus Updates
From CDFA: April 14, 2014–There was a small population of Beet Leafhoppers (BLH) in the Tumey Hills area. Counts were on average, 7-9 2nd and 3rd instar nymphs and 1-3 …
USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of more than $19 million in grants to help train, educate and enhance the sustainability of the …
USDA Video: Training the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
USDA has announced funding under the new Farm Bill to train and educate the next generation of farmers and ranchers. For more information: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA April 11
A weekly look at Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling Fire Ants in Almond OrchardsMay 29, 2024
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
WASHINGTON, April 9, 2014 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) today announced it will publish the 2012 Census of Agriculture full report on May 2, at …
California Ranked at Bottom of Agribusiness Friendliness Index
California is ranked worst in the nation for agribusiness in a new report. Sabrina Hill has more. Agribusiness Friendliness Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging …
Monterey County Farm Bureau Hosts Meet the Candidates Forum
From the Monterey County Farm Bureau. A Meet the Candidates Forum will be held Wednesday April 16th in Soledad. Tickets are $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members. That includes …
Legislative Items Affecting Agriculture
There are a number of things going on that will affect agriculture in the state. Sabrina Hill has information on several of these items. State Legislature Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Rollout of a Few Farm Bill Programs May Not Happen Until 2015
Don’t expect all the new Farm Bill provisions to be implemented this year. Gary Crawford has the report. Rollout of a Few Farm Bill Programs May Not Happen Until 2015 …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA April 4
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging …
A Dry Stretch in the Southwestern U.S.
Rod Bain reports from California to Texas, extreme, long-term dryness is impacting the Southwest and Southern Plains. A Dry Stretch in the Southwestern U.S. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
Invasive Pest in the Spotlight
April is the USDA’s Invasive Plant and Pest Disease Awareness Month. Each year during April, the USDA amplifies its public outreach about the risks invasive plant pest, diseases and harmful …
California Honey Bee and Cattle Update
Sabrina Hill gives an update on California honey bee production and the latest cattle numbers. California Honey Bee and Cattle Update Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation …