With weather forecasts indicating another dry year, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture is bringing together state and federal officials to discuss drought planning and implementation of the …
Agri View: El Niño
Everett Griner talks about the final El Niño update due soon in today’s Agri View. El Niño Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
USDA Launches Site to Provide Climate Information to Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA has launched a Climate Hubs web site. The new site provides a portal for farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and others to find useful, practical information to help cope …
New Sap Sensor Installation
Sap sensors have been around for a while but an update to the mechanism makes it more favorable to growers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk …
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
2014 Farm Bill’s APH Yield Exclusion to be Implemented for 2015 Spring Crops Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the implementation of a new Farm Bill initiative that will provide …
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Farm Bill Provision for Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new Farm Bill provision that will provide direct relief to farmers affected by severe weather, including drought. Spring crops eligible for APH Yield exclusion for the …
Short Storms Needed for Nut Harvest
The Northern California walnut harvest could use another short rain event. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Precision Farming with Sap Sensors
Sap sensors can be another tool for growers to make precision irrigation decisions in the field. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Early Walnut Harvesting
Like many other crops in California, harvest for walnuts started a little early this season. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Agri View: Drying Up
Everett Griner talks about the drought drying up more than just crops in today’s Agri View. Drying Up Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Some Seeing Lower Pear Numbers
The warmer chilling period in northern California slightly affected pears this season. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 10
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, helping an endangered species, cooperating for …
Water Managers Worked on Legislation Basics
Before groundwater bills were finished and signed by Governor Brown, California water experts were gathering to try and piece together guidelines that were manageable for current water entities. Kaweah Delta …
Obama Administration Launches Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture
The Obama Administration today announced the launch of the Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture, a new effort to promote greater international engagement on ways agriculture can help mitigate the …