A UC Cooperative researcher may have found a win-win scenario to help livestock producers and rice growers manage the drought a little better. Sabrina Hill has the story. Rice Straw…
Disaster Assistance for 2012 Frost or Freeze Fruit Crop Losses Announced
…in this program. Producers also are encouraged to contact their FSA county office to schedule an appointment. Limited resource, socially disadvantaged, and beginning producers are eligible for premium reductions and…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
…the country offer consumers fresh, affordable, convenient, and healthful products sold directly from the farm. They also offer additional market opportunities for local producers, especially smaller or newer operations. Farmers…
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
…with municipal leaders in these rural communities to help residents, businesses and agricultural producers. This drought is devastating for those who live, work and raise their families in much of…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…$7.6 million to livestock producers through the cost-sharing Emergency Conservation Program. Invested $750,000 to reduce aquatic weeds clogging irrigation screens, pumps and canals in the Sacramento and San Joaquin River…
Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems
…UC research into using rice straw for livestock feed will be helpful throughout the world. Asian farmers produce rice straw in great abundance and their livestock would benefit significantly if…
YSFB to Host Ag Crime Prevention Meeting
…of farm equipment, chemicals, livestock, and crops highlight the need for YSFB’s efforts to bring together local law enforcement and current technology available for farmers and ranchers to reduce their…
Tulare County Currently Top in Ag Production
…third consecutive year Tulare County producers have had record-breaking values. Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita spoke with AgNet West about the reports, and says it has been a while…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…with projected losses of $810 million, or 2.3 percent, in crop revenue; $203 million in dairy and livestock value; and $453 million in additional well-pumping costs. Agriculture on the Central…
USDA Website for New Farmers
A new website aims to help producers learn about farm bill programs that may help them out. Sabrina Hill has more. Website for New Farmers The website is located at…
Deadline Fast Approaching for USDA NRCS RCPP
There is a group of programs by the Natural Resources Conservation Service that can help producers with a variety of conservation projects. Sabrina Hill talks with Assistant State Conservationist Alan…
Tulare County Crop Report Shows Increases
…in value. Grapes came in second, at $984 million, followed by oranges, cattle and calves, then pistachios. Tulare County’s total crop and livestock value was more than $7,800,000,000. This is…
USDA FSA Announces Online Hay and Grazing Acres Locator Tool
…hay. Now, in response to requests from livestock producers and landowners, FSA has expanded the site to include the option to list a need for grazing acres or to list…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…defined Ecosystem Services in agriculture as “the multiple benefits we gain from farming and ranching including crop and livestock production. In addition to valuable open space and wildlife habitat, the…