…about the springtails. He’s collected samples from a lettuce crop that suffered a lot of damage from the pests this year and is studying them to learn more. So far,…
Fewer Field Crops for California
California’s dreary water situation and ever-increasing farmland prices are leading to fewer field crop acres this year. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. The U-S…
Discovery Could Lead to Heat-Resistant Lettuce
…to year-round lettuce production in those areas. The discovery could also be important in the future, as scientist continue to warn of global climate change, and rising temperatures around the…
USDA To Continue Monthly Milk Reports
Dairy interests will get a monthly USDA milk production report after all. However, they can expect a streamlined report. Gary Crawford has details. Click to open or download audio report….
Fruit Growers Seeing Higher Prices
…and pears have seen the biggest increase, while prices for processing oranges are also up due to the citrus crop problems in Florida. Strawberries and seedless grape prices are also…
USDA Raises Meat Production Outlook
USDA raised the total meat and poultry production for March as increased beef, broiler and turkey stock are expected. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Global Cotton Production Forecast
Global cotton production, consumption, and trade are all forecast higher in USDA’s latest projection. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio report….
New Poultry Education Center at Fresno State
…boasts more than 16-thousand square feet, and is eco-friendly and power-efficient, while featuring advanced climate control and feed delivery systems replicating professional poultry production. The facility is designed to provide…
USDA Crop Report
The USDA’s latest crop report shows some changes. Gary Crawford has details. Click to open or download audio report….
USDA Working on Crop Insurance Problems
…says USDA is working on problems with specialty crop insurance. At a House Agriculture Committee hearing this week, he discussed efforts to improve the safety net for specialty crop producers….
Vilsack to Congress: Ag Research Necessary
…he says, will be in food production and economic strength. He told the House Ag Committee that putting money into agricultural research means more than just helping crops and livestock….
Deadlines Near for Crop Insurance Policies
February 28 and March 15 are the latest deadlines for producers to sign up for, or modify their existing, crop insurance policies. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download…
Almond Board 2013 Election Results
…promotes almonds through its research-based approach to all aspects of marketing, farming and production on behalf of the more than 6,000 California Almond growers and processors, many of whom are…
Protect Silage from Spider Mites
…during a seminar on controlling spider mites. Be proactive with protecting your corn silage crop. Frate shared details about her field trials just north of Tulare with various miticides… including…