California’s March Intentions estimates were based on a survey of more than 2500 California farmers. The numbers reflect planting intentions as of March 1st. Sabrina Hill has the numbers. California …
Beet Curley Top Virus Update
CDFA: BCTV Report for April 1-18, 2014, Fresno County At the end of March, a beet leafhopper (BLH) hatch had taken place in the Tumey Hills area, on the south …
More Farmers See Big Savings with Propane
The propane farm incentive program had record high enrollment in 2013 showing significant fuel reduction savings. Over 300 participants enrolled and Propane Education and Research Council Director of Business Development …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA April 18
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.For more information: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/n…http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive…http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/2013/ja…http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
USDA Loans for Veterans
Many veterans are turning to farming after their military career and the USDA has loan programs that can help them get started. Sabrina Hill talks with California State Executive Director …
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of approximately $66 million in Specialty Crop Block Grants to state departments of agriculture for …
Crop Progress Around the State
Sabrina Hill gives us the crop progress report from around the state. Crop Progress Around the State Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
Kubota Tractor Corporation Named ‘Dealer’s Choice’ for Second Consecutive Year
TORRANCE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Kubota Tractor Corporation has received the number one rating and “Dealer’s Choice Award” among Tractor Manufacturers, according to the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) 2014 Dealer-Manufacturer …
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
2014 Funding Supports More than 60 Organizations; Applications Now Available for 2015 Export Development Programs WASHINGTON, April 16, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department …
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
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 …
General Order Might Have Little Impact
Industry standards over the last 30 years may have farmers better prepared for the new Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program than they think. Donald Ikemiya of the Kaweah Basin Water Quality …
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 ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
ILRP Third-Party Benefits
Third-party agencies designed to help growers deal with the Irrigated Land Regulatory Program will be the middle man between growers and the water board. They also will save growers hassle …