…daily. In San Mateo County, pumpkins were harvested and the pea harvest wrapped up. Livestock Very poor range conditions and lack of water continued to plague livestock producers. Range cattle…
USDA to Collect Data on Chemicals Applied to Vegetables
…Use Survey, conducted by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). “This survey will give vegetable producers the opportunity to explain how they use agricultural chemicals and manage pests responsibly to…
California Farm Service Agency Deadline for Livestock Forage Program (LFP)
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program Before October 1, 2014 Producers who have suffered eligible disaster-related losses are encouraged to act to secure assistance by Sept. 30,…
Agri View: Dairy Products
Everett Griner talks about milk, not the only dairy product in today’s Agri View. Dairy Products…
Olive Oil Quality Standards to be Introduced in California
…time for the upcoming olive harvest season. The standards were recommended by the recently-formed California Olive Oil Commission – brought into existence by olive oil producers in recognition of their…
NRCS Selects California Projects for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…selectees will develop resources to help local producers overcome water quality, air quality and pollinator habitat issues.” The Western Riverside County Agricultural Coalition (WRCAC) will receive $200,000 to determine if…
California Land Values and Cash Rents
…gathered by contacting nearly 7,000 agricultural producers who rented land for cash in California during 2014. View and read the entire Pacific Regional Land Values and Cash Rents report. (.pdf)…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…private lands and improving the environment.” The grants announced today are funded through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Grantees must work with producers and forestland owners to develop and demonstrate…
Pork Outlook Good Despite PEDv
The outlook for California pork producers is looking up as analysts forecast a productive year despite the PED virus. Gary Crawford has more. Pork Outlook Good Despite PEDv…
California Gets $22 Million from USDA for Conservation Programs
…Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), which was created in the 2014 Farm Bill to protect critical wetlands and encourage producers to keep lands in farming and ranching. Approximately 380 projects nationwide…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Bill to Block EPA’s Latest Attack on American Agriculture
…resources. “Whether it’s trying to regulate farm dust out of existence, milk as oil, or now treat ditches like major water tributaries, the EPA has demonstrated a hunger for power…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), which was created in the 2014 Farm Bill to protect critical wetlands and encourage producers to keep lands in farming and ranching. Approximately 380 projects…
California Fluid Milk and Dairy Products Production
…demand is at seasonal levels. Plant capacity is available for all instate milk, and a few manufacturers are shifting milk loads to accommodate maintenance projects and to maximize operating efficiencies….
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
…place for producers who have not acted before that date. Livestock producers that have experienced grazing losses since October 2011 and may be eligible for benefits but have not yet…