…and non-irrigated pasture continued in fair to very poor condition with limited forage as extreme to exceptional drought persisted for most of the state. Fire danger on rangeland remained high….
USDA Selects 2014 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows
WASHINGTON, June 3, 2014 – The USDA today announced the 15 members of the 2014 class of the E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program. The 15 fellows, highly accomplished…
2014 California Dried Plum (Prune) Forecast
…the total bearing acreage. The 2014 dried plum bloom was a bit longer than usual, with warm temperatures mostly towards the end. This was a concern for some growers. Set…
Less Fog Equals Poor Tree Health
A study published recently by researchers at UC Berkely showed a correlation between fewer foggy days and fruit tree health. Professor of Biometeorology David Baldocchi says along with warmer temperatures,…
Agriculture Groups Urge TPP Deal Without Japan
…claim to be committed to a high-standard agreement that liberalizes essentially all goods.” Japan is demanding special treatment for its agricultural sector, including exempting pork and other “sensitive” products from…
Survey Season Kicking Into High Gear
Survey season is kicking into high gear for USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service – and NASS wants producers to know they can be confident in its commitment to data confidentiality…
How Low Can Cattle Numbers Go? How High Can Prices Go?
Crawford We could see extremely high cattle and beef prices become the new normal, at least for the next couple of years. Gary Crawford has the report. How Low…
Morgan Scettrini, Salinas FFA, Promotes Agriculture at Salinas Valley Fair
Morgan Scettrini Salinas FFA The Salinas Valley Fair wrapped up Sunday in King City. High school senior and FFA member Morgan Scettrini is a great example of how a fair…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…Index increased 4 points (3.1 percent). Producers received higher prices for hogs, corn, soybeans, and broilers and lower prices for oranges, barley, and peanuts. In addition to prices, the overall…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
…last season’s final utilization. California and Texas production forecasts are carried forward from April. In the Florida citrus growing regions, high temperatures ranged from the lower to mid 80s. Widespread…
Salinas Valley Fair Underway
…raised and other ag-related accomplishments. And, by the way, weather for King City on Saturday – projected high is in the low 80’s. The fair opened Thursday and runs through…
Export Pork Buyers Attempting to Secure Product
With the record high hog prices – certain international customers have been attempting to secure product. Pork Checkoff assistant vice president of international marketing Becca Hendricks explains more. Pork Buyers…
Yearly Survey Shows Better Results for Pollinators, but Losses Remain Significant
…beekeepers say losses remain higher than the level that they consider to be sustainable. According to survey results, total losses of managed honey bee colonies from all causes were 23.2…
Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag
…Karen Ross. “The careers of the future can be found in the agricultural sector and our universities and businesses are leading the way in supporting a vibrant, high-skilled jobs market.”…