Cattle and beef prices may be very high, but profits are still hard to come by in much of the beef business. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download…
Weekly Crop Progress for 12-26-13
…the freezing temperatures. Growers used wind machines and overnight irrigation to prevent and limit freeze damage. Navel oranges and mandarins sustained some freeze damage. County inspectors evaluated the extent of…
High Wildfire Threat for CA
A lack of rain and snow coupled with a ridge of high pressure could increase the chance of wildfires in Southern California. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download…
AgNeTVideo: FFA at Almond Conference
Members of the Oakdale H.S. FFA volunteered their assistance this year at the Almond Conference in Sacramento. Sabrina Hill caught up with one of the members for this interview….
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
…sense than financing your operation with a high-interest credit card.” “For those selling at Farmers’ Markets or through community-supported agriculture operations (CSAs), a microloan can work quite well,” Dolcini continued….
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
…effectively and efficiently managing fertilizing materials. Applicants are invited to submit two-page concept proposals to FREP by Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Concepts submitted should be in line with at least…
California Among States Getting Grants for Schools
…school districts to purchase needed equipment, with priority given to districts serving a high percentage of low-income children. Outdated equipment can pose a barrier to preparing healthy meals on a…
Fresno State Earns State Titles at Farm Bureau Collegiate Competition
…Bureau Federation’s Collegiate Discussion Meet — in Virginia Beach, Feb 7-10. The event is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant….
Early Citrus Damage Reports
…caused by last week’s freezing temperatures. The near-record low temperatures were a major threat to the state’s citrus crop, which at the time of the freeze was still about 80…
Citrus Producers Protect Crops from Cold
California is expecting to get a wave of freezing cold temperatures in the coming days, sending citrus producers into action to protect their crops. Susan Carter reports. Click to open…
Weather Watch for Citrus Growers
…lows between 32 and 29 degrees from Thursday to Saturday. Out in the country where the citrus groves are located, it could dip even lower. If the temperatures stay that…
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
…grasslands and forests. “Californians value both their access to diverse, high quality fresh food as well as environmental quality,” says Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for NRCS in California. “Our role…
“Movember” for Men’s Health
The dairy industry gets hairy with “Movember”. November is globally recognized as men’s health awareness month – bringing light to health challenges facing a high proportion of males – including…
Agriculture Education at Stake
…California Farm Bureau’s Ag Alert, enrollment in agriculture classes has steadily climbed during the past decade and today about 78,000 California high school students take agriculture-related classes. The state funding…
