Everett Griner talks about the food cost increase since the great depression in today’s Agri View. Inflation…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…labor, especially in disadvantaged San Joaquin Valley communities, and residential water use facts and fiction. Among the findings associated with the drought: As much as $3.3 billion in losses to…
Citrus Industry This Week: Groves Improving; Cost of Growing Oranges
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes several reports from last week’s Citrus Expo seminars and trade show in Florida. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free…
Ranchers Remain Cautious Despite El Niño Forecast
…relief from the drought. But they remain cautious about their plans for rebuilding their herds. Poor pasture conditions and high feed costs have pummeled California ranchers during the last four…
Programs Support Efficient Irrigation
…some of these programs can help with almost half of the upgrade cost. Hannaford says talks continue among industry leaders to develop efficient systems for all grower and these current…
Agri View: Over-Light
In today’s Agri-View, Everett Griner talks about how the cost of food may impact global food challenges in the not-to-distant future. Over-Light…
NCBA: Stabenow’s Solution Guarantees Trade War with Canada and Mexico
…a viable solution. “The ten-year cost of COOL is over $8 billion according to the USDA, and we are now facing retaliation by two of our largest trading partners for…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at the Risk Management Agency’s agent locator. Growers can use the agency’s cost estimator to…
Four HLB Trees in San Gabriel, Quarantine Declared
…of Florida estimates that the disease causes an average loss of 7,513 jobs per year, and has cost growers $2.994 billion in lost revenue since then. Huanglongbing has also been…
Water Saving Fall and Winter Gardening Workshop Hosted By UC Master Gardeners in Lake County
…Cost is $5 and you will receive written materials. Please call: 707-263-6838 or e-mail celake@ucanr.edu It’s the only time you can take advantage of naturally occurring mellow temperatures and rainfall,…
Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands
…cost of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife habitat. In return, the U.S. Department of…
Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy
…Farm Advisor Surendra Dara says conventional growers can effectively reduce chemical use without losing efficacy. Dara says cost is always a concern but if the same results are available with…
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County
…The University of Florida estimates that the disease causes an average loss of 7,513 jobs per year, and has cost growers $2.994 billion in lost revenue since HLB was first…
USDA Energy Biomass Retrieval Incentives
…cost of removing woody or herbaceous residues from farm fields or national forests and woodlands for delivery to energy generation facilities. A majority of the funds are expected to support…