Most people associate pollination with bees and birds but often forget the work of their furry colleagues: bats. Bats take the night shift, playing a major role in pollinating crops…
Agri View: Meat Prices Up
Everett Griner talks about beef, pork and chicken prices still rising in today’s Agri View. Meat Prices Up…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…estimated $15 billion worth of crops is pollinated by honey bees, including more than 130 fruits and vegetables. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is focusing the effort on five…
Food Prices Continue to Rise
Your grocery bill may continue to creep up. Gary Crawford has more. Food Prices Still Rising…
Secretary Ross Joins Ag in the Classroom “Teach the Teachers’ Event
…Classroom Conference earlier this month to learn about agriculture and connecting Common Core to California crops. The conference, hosted by the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC), was…
Agri View: Water Conservation
Everett Griner talks about water consumption rising worldwide in today’s Agri View. Water Conservation…
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
2014 Farm Bill’s APH Yield Exclusion to be Implemented for 2015 Spring Crops Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the implementation of a new Farm Bill initiative that will provide…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Farm Bill Provision for Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
Vilsack Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new Farm Bill provision that will provide direct relief to farmers affected by severe weather, including drought. Spring crops eligible for APH…
Early Walnut Harvesting
Like many other crops in California, harvest for walnuts started a little early this season. Early Walnut Harvesting Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins says some growers in Lake and…
Schedule Set for 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Workshops
…award SCBGP funds to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture)….
Warmer Temperatures Equal Less Pears
Climate change and warmer temperatures create a perfect environment for fire blight. Warmer Temperatures Equal Less Pears Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins says her area in northern California is…
Almond Board Announces Bee Management Practices
…recommendations actually go far beyond the almond orchard, providing important insights for all crops when it comes to promoting honey bee health.” The BMPs emphasize the importance of communication among…
World Food Day a Reminder of Everyday Challenges With Food Access
…USDA Farm Bill funds through a competitive grant process for a number of projects benefiting specialty crops. In 2014, California received nearly $20 million for grant distribution. Examples of food-access…
Agri View: Drying Up
Everett Griner talks about the drought drying up more than just crops in today’s Agri View. Drying Up…