…in Watsonville, said farms in the Oxnard growing region—which typically plant a second crop in the summer for fall production—may not be able to do that this year. “If the…
California Weekly Crop Progress Report
Sabrina Hill reports the progress of crops around the state. California Weekly Crop Progress Report…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…decisions Expanded options for organic crop insurance to protect farmers Expanded exemptions for organic producers who are paying into commodity “check off” programs, and authority for USDA to consider an…
Grapevine Leaf Removal Timing is Critical
…there is a particular time it needs to be done. By doing this, growers can fight against a wide variety of crop damaging issues. Grapevine Leaf Removal Timing is Critical…
Grape Growers get Insight on Top Issues
…the top problem of powdery mildew. UC Davis Plant Pathologist Doug Gubler talked about effective ways farmers can identify if they have a problem with their crop. Grape Growers Meeting…
Farm Bill Cotton Info Comes to CA
…of 2014. NCC Farm Bill Meetings The Council says the Farm Bill will help farmers manage risk with a crop insurance product tailored to cotton production. The comprehensive five-year farm…
Crop Progress Around the State
Sabrina Hill gives us an update on crop progress around California. Crop Progress Around the State NASS report on CA crops: Warm temperatures caused early bloom in orchards. Peach, nectarine,…
2013 Record Year for California Grape Crush
…from 2012. Average prices for the 2013 crop by type were as follows: red wine grapes, $851.12, down 4 percent from 2012; white wine grapes, $622.86, down less than 1…
USDA Citrus March Crop Forecast has Slight Change
The USDA citrus crop forecast releasd this morning has a slight change in the Valencia oranges for California. The next crop forecast will be released April 9th at approximately 9:00…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…a waiver from the requirement that they carry crop insurance or NAP coverage when they apply for a FSFL loan. FSFL can also be used to finance hay barns and…
California Field Crop Review
Sabrina Hill reports the California Field Crop Review now that the January numbers are in. California Field Crop Review…
2014 Crop Prices Key to Farm Bill Program Choices
…Farm Bill’s Price Loss Coverage program or the Agricultural Revenue Coverage program may depend on this summer’s crop size and prices. 2014 Crop Prices Key to Farm Bill Program Choices…
USDA Will Issue New Price Forecasts Monday
Gerry Bange, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, saying USDA will release new crop price forecasts on Monday, but this late in the year, there may not be much room for major…
Crop Update for the Week of March 3rd
Sabrina Hill gives us an update on California crops. Crop Update for the Week of March 3rd…