…purposes. Despite a lack of chilling hours and a drought that has hit California, the 2014 walnut crop is forecast at a record level. Growers used surface water where available…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…profiles, and other outreach efforts. Sustainable soil management builds the organic matter within soil, which helps maintain fertility while fostering drought resiliency through increased water retention. California has more than…
Old Contracts Saving Consumers Money
Why hasn’t the drought in California caused huge run-ups in fruit and vegetable prices? Old Contracts Saving Consumers Money…
CDFA to Initiate Second Round of Funding for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…prevent water waste. Visit www.SaveOurWater.com to find out how everyone can do their part and www.Drought.CA.Gov to learn more about how California is dealing with the effects of the drought….
Agri View: Learning Less
Everett Griner talks about how the California drought is affecting farm research in today’s Agri View. Learning Less…
More Avocado Growers Stumping Trees
No commodity is exempt from the drought conditions in California, and avocado growers around the state are adapting the best they can. Central coast growers at the 2014 Avocado and…
Counties Applying for Drought Assistance Grants
…made was that Tulare County is one of the leading counties when it comes to applying for water assistance grants. Counties Applying for Drought Assistance Grants So far they have…
California Farm Service Agency Deadline for Livestock Forage Program (LFP)
…losses due to drought or fire between Oct. 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2014. Eligible livestock includes alpacas, beef cattle, buffalo, beefalo, dairy cattle, deer, elk, emus, equine, goats, llamas,…
Farm Bill Rollout Challenges
…and cooperative agencies have been busy since February implementing a record setting farm bill. State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says the focus of that being drought relief. Farm Bill Rollout Challenges…
Drought Has Strengthened Bond to Ag
The California avocado industry is seeing hardships due to the drought like every other crop in the state. California Avocado Commission Director Ken Melban says those hardships have created a…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…more resilient in the face of droughts and floods. During that same month, the Governor declared a drought state of emergency and in April 2014, called on the state to…
Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules
…California’s water use during dry years. But it is not monitored and managed the same way as water from reservoirs and rivers. Supporters of the legislation say the worst drought…
USDA Programs Help New Farmers and Ranchers
…connected to the Farm Bill are designed to assist beginning farmers and ranchers with some of their greatest needs. Rob Bain has more. State Drought Task Force Kicks Off Meetings…
Improving Consumer Education a Must
It has been a challenging last few years in California agriculture with drought conditions topping the list. California Cattleman’s Association President Tim Koopman says the industry may be letting a…