…possible using the latest available data, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure adequate supplies of both raw and refined sugar in the domestic market. The initial FY 2015 sugar…
USDA to Collect Data on Chemicals Applied to Vegetables
…produce a safe, high-quality food supply,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the NASS Pacific Regional Field Office. “The data will help support the policies and programs that protect the health…
California’s Fertilizer Research Conference Comes to Modesto October 29-30, 2014
…academia, industry and agricultural consulting will provide general and technical information, current research data, and practical applications addressing statewide and regional nutrient management issues. Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) and Pest…
Citrus Utilized Production Down 15 Percent, Value Up 7 Percent
…last season. Overall comparisons discussed above are based on similar fruit types. The revised production and utilization estimates are based on all data available at the end of the marketing…
California Land Values and Cash Rents
…rate from 2013. California State Average Cash Rents The release includes average rental rates for irrigated cropland, non-irrigated cropland and pastureland during 2013. The information is based on data NASS…
California Navel Orange Objective Measurement Report
…(including Cara Cara and Blood orange varieties). Survey data indicated a fruit set per tree of 333, above the five-year average of 328. The average September 1 diameter was low…
California Walnut Objective Measurement Report
…utilized a total of 746 blocks with two sample trees per block. Survey data indicated an average nut set of 1,372 per tree, up 11 percent from 2013’s record low…
Enrollment for New Dairy Farm Risk Management Program to Begin Sept. 2
…to calculate their coverage needs based on price projections. Producers can also review historical data or estimate future coverage based on data projections. The secure site can be accessed via…
Tulare County Survey for Growers
…supply our Board of Supervisors, Office of Emergency Services and legislators with data about the extreme hardships that our agricultural industry is facing without a consistent supply of water,” she…
USDA To Measure Small Grain Production
…agriculture in the Pacific Region, and it is crucial for us to have accurate data about this key sector,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the Pacific Regional Field Office. “We…
California Raisin Grape Objective Measurement Report
…to this year. FIELD SAMPLING ACTIVITIES Data were collected the first three weeks of July. A total of 314 raisin-type variety vineyards were sampled for the 2014 data. To read…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…since 2008. The data reflects continued demand and growth of farmers markets in every region of the country. Alonzo also announced that AMS is developing three new local food directories…
2013 California Almond Nursery Sales Report
…summarizes data supplied by California nurseries throughout the State who sold to almond growers for commercial plantings. Results from this survey will be used in conjunction with the Almond Acreage…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…press briefing in Washington, D.C., updates estimates on the drought’s effects on Central Valley farm production, presents new data on the state’s coastal and southern farm areas, and forecasts the…