…to the beef industry should consider applying for the scholarship. Applicants for the 2016-17 scholarship will be required to write a one-page letter expressing future career goals related to the…
Navel Crop Estimated Large, Might Miss Target
The Cooperative Agricultural Support Services (CASS) 2015-16 California Navel Orange Objective Measurement Report released on September 11, 2015, forecasts the upcoming navel crop to be 86 million, 40-pound cartons. Eighty-three…
State Pear Growers Report Quality Crop
…growers in the state, Adobe Creek finished harvesting Bartlett pears last month and is wrapping up harvesting of later varieties such as the Golden Bosc. Owned and operated by Ken…
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearings
…milk fortification values. The proposals noticed herein would not modify any existing Federal milk marketing orders. DATES: The hearing will convene at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. ADDRESSES:…
Progress Reported on Planning for Sites Reservoir
…Conservation District entered into a joint powers agreement to help facilitate the project. Then in July 2015, Colusa County Water District, Westside Water District, Orland-Artois Water District and Proberta Water…
Almond Total Shipments Down From 2014
Hilltop Ranch Inc. reported that The Almond Board of California released the August position report. Total shipments for the month of August 2015 were 126,165,342 pounds. This is compared to…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…of September, included the following commodities: Oranges, Navel – The initial 2015-16 Navel orange forecast is 86.0 million cartons. Of the total Navel orange forecast, 83.0 million cartons are estimated…
Navel Orange Production Forecast
…based on the results of the 2015-16 Navel Orange Objective Measurement (O.M.) Survey, which was conducted from July 18 to September 1, 2015. Estimated fruit set per tree, fruit diameter,…
NFU Praises FAA for Addressing Challenges and Promises Offered By Drones
…the FAA in April 2015. “Initial assessments contend that the technology could be used for surveying and detailed scouting of cattle, insect infestation, insufficient nutrients, and weed presence,” said Johnson….
The Western View: Funding Site for Small Ag
…a web page, waiting to be discovered. Others are quirky, featuring the dreams and schemes of small farmers around the country. The big things are on sites like Agfunder; the…
Water for Food Security, A Global Conference At UC Davis
On October 5 – 6, 2015,University of California (UC) Davis’ World Food Center will address the growing demands on water systems for agriculture. A panel of international experts and thought…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
The 2015 California walnut production forecast is at a record 575,000 tons, up 1 percent from 2014’s production of 570,000 tons. This forecast is based on the 2015 Walnut Objective…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
The Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce the 2015 finalists for the prestigious California Leopold Conservation Award, which honors private landowner…
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…less food away. Plate waste is not increasing. A study released in March 2015 by the University of Connecticut’s Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity shows that students are…
