Confirmed: 900 Compared to last week, not enough head traded to establish trend. A few loads of Holstein steers for March delivery traded. Bulk of supply consisted of Holstein steers…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Directors Support California Farm Bureau’s Voter Guide
…to the polls on November 4. Proposition 1, or the Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Act of 2014, dedicates $7.5 billion to fund water related projects and programs, replacing a…
Bioeconomy Brings Big Opportunity to Rural America
…more than just additional choices for customers or new growth opportunities for companies along the supply chain—it also means new jobs. For example, shifting just 20% of the current plastics…
EPA Announces $183 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in California
…During a drought every drop of water counts, and meters are critical components in the effort to decrease the loss from leaks in the supply system. About 283 billion gallons…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
…and groundwater when necessary to provide adequate water supply to the trees. Weather conditions during the growing season were mild thus benefitting the crop. Crop quality is excellent with low…
Merced County Farm Bureau Hosting the 3rd Annual FARM2U Day
…works within the food supply chain or with natural resources. Specific topics will include: water, plant production, livestock production, processing, nutrition and safety. For some of these students in attendance…
Nation’s Ag Co-ops Set Record for Annual Sales and Income
…crop production and livestock sales both increased 6 percent in 2013, while production input (farm supply) sales increased 2 percent. “These sales and net income records for ag cooperatives, combined…
USDA Announces 2014-Crop Sugar Loan Rates and FY 2015 Sugar Program Provisions
…as forecast in the September 2014 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Statute requires that a fixed portion of the overall sugar marketing allotment be assigned to the beet…
USDA to Collect Data on Chemicals Applied to Vegetables
…produce a safe, high-quality food supply,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the NASS Pacific Regional Field Office. “The data will help support the policies and programs that protect the health…
California’s Fertilizer Research Conference Comes to Modesto October 29-30, 2014
…geared towards a wide range of agriculturalists, including agricultural supply and service consultants, growers, university extension specialists, certified crop advisers, and local, state and national governmental agency personnel. Presenters from…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…protect property rights and incentivize local control.” “Ensuring a sustainable supply of groundwater is a critical element of addressing the water challenges facing California,” said Assemblymember Dickinson. “Over drafting our…
Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules
…on Tuesday overhauling the state’s management of its groundwater supply, bringing it in line with other states that have long regulated their wells. Groundwater makes up nearly 60 percent of…
California and UC Berkeley Win $335,000 in U.S. EPA Grants
…green training to help five companies find ways to reduce hazardous chemicals and products in their supply chains. UC Berkeley will share innovations from these projects through training materials and…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…Water quality and use Invasive pests / pest protection / pesticide issues Labor / immigration Supply chain Food safety Organics Sustainable agriculture Best management practices Air quality / energy Trade…