…Production History (APH) Yield Exclusion are now available to cover fresh fruit and nuts in select counties beginning with the 2016 crop year. “USDA remains committed to making new crop…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…to independent, third-party analysis of next-generation farming practices,” said Richard Waycott, President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. “Our ongoing research programs help drive development of innovative production…
Benefits of Strip-Till Corn Production for Dairies
…Strip-Tillage Farming? Strip-tillage is a farming practice that is used on many dairies for their corn production. Sustainable Conservation and California Ag Solutions put on their third annual tour last…
Senate Finance Committee Introduces Tax Bill to Help Agriculture and Other Small Businesses
…in the future of their businesses. The bill also includes language to promote the production and use of renewable energy, as well as incentives for charitable donations and higher education….
From California to the Midwest – Sharing Agriculture’s Story
…about California’s dairy rival. California is the nation’s leading milk producer; Wisconsin is second. I was able to visit two dairies and interview the farmers at each. Here are photos…
California Milk Advisory Board Young dairy farmers and FFA Competition
Young dairy farmers and FFA members are among those invited to compete in a competition sponsored by the California Milk Advisory Board. Allison Rosa has more. Dairy Contest The California…
Westlands Statement on Passage of H.R. 2898
…State Water Project to supply water and effective measures to protect at-risk species. With agricultural production stunted and water for municipal and industrial use severely cut back, Westlands is eager…
Available Funding and Changes to USDA’s Biorefinery and Biobased Product Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for funding under a program that supports the production of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biobased product manufacturing. “This…
Video Contest Gives Young Calif. Dairy Leaders Opportunity to Share Passion for Food and Farming
…state product in 2014. The dairy industry – including sales of inputs to dairy farms and milk processors along with raw milk and wholesale milk product sales – contributed $65…
Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands
…agricultural production can work hand in hand with efforts to improve the environment and increase wildlife habitat.” The CRP-Grasslands initiative will provide participants who establish long-term, resource-conserving covers with annual…
Low-end Wine Market in Down Cycle
…Industry leaders say it isn’t as profitable nowadays for growers to produce grapes for lower-end wine production. A lot of grapes produced in the San Joaquin Valley are grown for…
Stallman Announces Departure in January
…Committee’s Commission on 21st Century Production Agriculture. A new AFBF president will be elected to a two-year term at the 97th annual meeting of voting delegates, Jan. 12, 2016, as…
Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy
…California Association of Pest Control Advisor’s Sustainable and Organic Production seminar in Oxnard, growers saw lots of positive results from trials looking at using both chemicals and alternatives. Cooperative Extension…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…from the previous year. Oat production is forecast at 14.4 thousand tons, 10 percent below 2014 production. Wheat other than Durum production is expected to total 371 thousand tons, down…