The numbers are out for the California Prospective Field Crop Plantings for 2014. The forecast of acreage planted and to be planted are based on a survey of more than…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…some point. Last year, he planted without using fumigants. “That was the biggest mistake I ever made,” he said. “Every potato in that field had wormholes in it. I can’t…
Almond Board: Upcoming Almond Grower Field Day
The Almond Board is inviting growers out to a special field day coming up. Almond Board Director of Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau has the information. Almond Board: Upcoming Almond Grower…
Crop Progress Around the State
…gailon, cauliflower, cabbage, chard, collard greens and kale were harvested in Fresno County. Asparagus fields emerged. Onions and garlic progressed. Carrots were in all stages of progression, from planting to…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…addition, USDA field staff will be boosting their outreach efforts to small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers. More information about tools and resources available to small and mid-sized farmers will…
California Field Crop Review
Sabrina Hill reports the California Field Crop Review now that the January numbers are in. California Field Crop Review…
CA Lawmakers Announce Drought Field Hearing
…of Representatives to provide drought relief. While hopeful that the Senate can act quickly on passing legislation, the House Members announced that they plan to hold a field hearing and…
Two UC Farm Advisors issue Article on Alfalfa’s Resilience to Drought
…stand will persist on most soil types and yield will recover the next year once water is applied to the field again. To read the full article, please CLICK HERE….
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…Called ‘aquaponics,’ the system combines aquaculture (fish farming) with hydroponics (growing plants without soil). “This is a new field of agriculture, and I’m very excited to be studying something that…
AFBF on Obama’s State of the Union Address
…and other noncompetitive practices when they try to export their products. For U.S. agriculture to thrive, we have to correct these disparities and level the playing field. “To take full…
Dairy Leader Program Accepting Applications
…experts in their field. Class enrollment will be limited to ensure one-on-one instruction. The program enrollment fee of $750 should be submitted with letters of recommendation. Further information is available…
EPA Awards more than $460,000 for environmental Projects along the U.S.-Mexico Border
…funding from the recipient organizations. The grants were announced during the opening ceremony of the “Border Gateway to Nature” at the Border Field State Park. The bi-national project was funded…
Meeting on Mitigating Drought
…Foothill Research & Extension Center in Browns Valley. While attendance on site will allow participation in key field demonstration, for those unable to travel to the Center the program also…
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Has More Changes
…Statistics Service – Florida Field Office. The February citrus crop forecast is scheduled to be released 12 noon Monday, February 10, 2014. You will be able to hear it “live”…