APRIL CROP COMMENTS – CALIFORNIA Stone fruit trees finished blooming and fruit development continued. Early variety apricot, nectarine, and peach harvests were underway. Cherry growers sprayed for worms as harvest…
2014 Winter Wheat Production Forecast
Wheat The 2014 Winter wheat production forecast is 480 thousand tons, down 41 percent from last year due to fewer acres planted by growers. Harvested acres are estimated at 200…
SJV Interactive Forum on Exporting Thursday
…Exporting. Amy Fuentes says that even if you are not in the San Joaquin Valley there is a program that can help you learn about exporting your products. SJV Interactive…
California Women for Agriculture Take on Sacramento
…Adopt-a-Legislator Program. This program unites urban legislators with CWA Chapters to help educate them about pending legislation and other issues facing agriculture by committing to continue communication with the Adoptee…
California Certified Crop Adviser Exam Signup Open
…program is the fastest growing CCA program in North America with more 200 individuals taking the January exam and we expect a large group to take the upcoming exam. An…
USDA Announces First HLB Funding Allocations, Appointments to Citrus Disease Subcommittee
…Committee as a permanent committee within the NAREEE Advisory Board to study the scope and effectiveness of research, extension, and economics programs affecting the citrus industry as it directly relates…
New Dairy Margin Insurance Program Ready by Sept. 1st?
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Vilsack is confident the new Dairy Margin Insurance program will be ready by September 1st. Dairy Margin Insurance Program…
2014 Conservation Easement Applications for Agricultural Lands Due June 6
…tax rolls. The ACEP combines the conservation purposes of NRCS’ former Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, Grassland Reserve Program, and and Wetlands Reserve Program. Learn more about ACEP by…
USDA Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program Sign-Up Begins
…program. The program, established by the 2008 Farm Bill, provides for one final period of eligibility for producers suffering crop losses caused by natural disasters occurring through Sept. 30, 2011,…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…for housing programs. Rural Cooperative Development Grants: On April 29, 2014 USDA announced the availability of $5.8 million through this program. Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program: On…
Ag Commissioner Speaks Out on Pesticide Report
…for the full interview Click here for more with Lauritzen. To view the California Environmental Health Tracking Program (CEHTP) webpage, please click here.. For the full report, please click here…..
USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses
…programs like REAP help support the true engine of America’s economic growth – a thriving middle class. REAP is one of many USDA programs and initiatives to support an expanded…
Psyllid Meeting and Field Day
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, along with other partners, will host an asian citrus psyllid meeting and field day on May 8th in LA County. Because of the…
New Report on Pesticide Use Gets Response From Agriculture
…in the report. Report on Pesticide Use Response From Agriculture To view the California Environmental Health Tracking Program (CEHTP) webpage, please CLICK HERE. For the full report, please CLICK HERE….