Ten Farm Bureau leaders from across California have been selected to participate in a year-long training program that lays the foundation for future contributions to the farming and ranching community….
USDA Microloans for Small Farms
A new USDA program can help beginning farmers get a boost. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The USDA has a new way to help…
First Signs of Nectarine Crop Popping Up
The first signs of the new nectarine crop are starting to take shape in the Central Valley. It’s still up to Mother Nature before growers can start any nutrition application…
New Website Helps With Pest Management
…anywhere, since all you need is a computer or smart phone. You’ll find answers to crop pest problems on the University of California Integrated pest management Program website. For example,…
Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Reminds Producers to Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture Census Information a Vital Tool for Evaluating USDA Programs and Services WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this…
Citrus Watch: Damage Reports Increase
…now well over $20-million. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the worst is over, but those damage totals are just starting to come in. He says while there is some damage,…
USDA Announces Speakers for Ag Forum
…on speakers and registration, click here. Complete USDA news release below: USDA Announces Speakers for the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, former Senator Thomas Daschle to speak…
CA Cattle Ranch Nominated for Award
A California cattle ranch will find out next month if it is named the national winner of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download…
LGMA CEO Discusses New Regulations
…food safety. Just last year, the state’s cantaloupe program was launched, and tomato producers started a program about four years before that. To see the post in full, click here….
Rice Predictions for 2013
…rice considered, California is the second largest rice-growing state in the US. And for rice growers this year, most of whom are in the Sacramento Valley, the USDA says they…
Another Drop for Cotton
…plantings. USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says prices dropped in 2012 from the 88 to 90 cents per pound of 2011 and another drop is expected this year. Prices could…
Cleaning Up Greenhouse Gasses
…for that purpose. Laura Mandell is with the Center . She says there’s information about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, or EQUIP , on the site. The website is http://www.usdairy.com/saveenergy…
NFCF Statement on Farm Bill Extension
…of the farm bill contained in the legislation, while continuing funding for many important programs such as the Market Access Program, is deeply flawed.” For the full statement, click here….
Ag Warriors Benefit Planned
…more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The benefit is on Wednesday, February 13. This benefit started at the 2012 World Ag Expo. The Ag Warriors program works through…
