…techniques and export them into useful data for the future. Added funding has allowed the app to support news crop varieties and that list is continuing to grow. CropManage Tool…
Crop Progress Around California
Sabrina Hill gives us this week’s report on crop progress around the state. Crop Progress around California…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
…of milk by 2020); Oat concentrates, a digestible, functional food from oats licensed for the production of Calorie-Trim and Nutrim; A new process for turning old tires into zinc fertilizer;…
USDA Video: Milk Production Research at USDA
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is doing innovative research to help farmers get more production from livestock for less cost.For more information:www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahomehttp://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_mai……
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is designed to enhance the markets for specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and…
Mix Tank App Aides in Product Application
…comes to tank mixing and applying crop protection products. Some growers are now using their phone to help. Mix Tank App Get it on Apple here or on Android here….
Crop Progress Around the State
Sabrina Hill gives us the crop progress report from around the state. Crop Progress Around the State…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…kinds of crops. Spend three minutes outdoors in your community counting pollinators and add your numbers to a statewide pollinator map. The beascientist.ucanr.edu website will help you identify which ones…
Sign-Up Begins Today for USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Restored by Farm Bill
…of water transported to livestock during drought, and more. Crop records may include purchase receipts for eligible trees, bushes, or vines, seed and fertilizer purchases, planting and production records, and…
USDA Report Changed Figures for Wheat, Rice and Corn
Most of the April Crop Report changes are for world production. Susan Carter reports with USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber. Glauber also outlines some changes in USDA’s forecasts for livestock….
2013 California and Nevada Vegetable Crop Summary Report
The 2013 California and Nevada Vegetable Crop Summary is now in and Sabrina Hill gives us the numbers from this report. 2013 California and Nevada Vegetable Crop Summary Report…
Crop Progress Around the State
Sabrina Hill gives the weekly crop progress report. Crop Progress Around the State…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast; Insecticide Exemption
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes the latest citrus crop forecast from USDA, land value information and details on a new insecticide exemption. Want to learn…
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…diversify into new markets, including local and regional food systems, specialty crops and organic production. “We are anxious to hear how people are accessing and using the new Census data…