Farm Bill Program Offers Producers Relief for 2014 Losses in more than 40 States The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency today announced that nearly 2,700 applicants will …
Almond Board: Tips on Irrigating with Less Water
In today’s Almond Update, UC Davis professor and pomologist Ken Shackel discusses irrigating almonds during water restrictions. Sabrina Hill has the update. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
The Western View: We’re Not The Bad Guys
Len Wilcox looks at the blame being leveled at almonds in the current water crisis. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember …
Nurseries Report Good News on Red Blotch Disease
Updates on red blotch disease in grape vines are slowly coming, mostly because the disease is still new. There is, however, some good news regarding nursery stock. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Leaders say Regulations Handcuffing Citrus Industry
The citrus industry is finding it hard to operate under increasing restrictions from the Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) and industry leaders are speaking out. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Many Drip Lines Not Properly Flushed
Many specialty crops currently use or are moving to drip irrigation. Experts say there are some key points to keep in mind when maintaining your drip lines throughout the year. …
Administrator Dolcini Comments on USDA’s ARC/PLC Extension
Val Dolcini, administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) commented today updating USDA plans to extend the deadline for election of the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage …
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
Farmers Have Until April 7 to Update Yields, Reallocate Base Acres, and Make Final Selections Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provided farm owners and producers one additional week, until April 7, …
Almond Board: April Leaf Sampling for Nitrogen
In today’s Almond Update, Dr. Patrick Brown discusses the importance of leaf sampling in early spring for nitrogen. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Determining Ant Species Before Treating
Almond growers that are seeing ants on their orchard floor need to determine the species of ant before treating. Some species are not worth the time and money involved in …
Sometimes Best Advice Comes from Records
Keeping good records of practices from past seasons can be the most valuable information when facing current issues. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Agri View: Skilled Operators
Everett Griner talks about how crop dusting is essential to farming in today’s Agri View. Skilled Operators Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
Agri View: Nuts, Nuts Everywhere
Everett Griner talks about California tree nuts, a worldwide treat in today’s Agri View. Nuts, Nuts Everywhere Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
Almond Board: Bees and Pest Management
In today’s Almond Update, Rebecca Bailey tells us about upcoming workshops on bees and pest management. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …