…mode,” he said. In Lodi, winegrape grower Joe Valente of Kautz Farms said harvest at his vineyards would begin this week, putting it 10 days earlier than usual. “It is…
USDA To Measure Small Grain Production
…agency is taking an in-depth look into the 2014 production and supply of small grains, which include wheat, oats and barley. “The small grains industry is a major component of…
Froman ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About TTIP Talks
…be very favorable for the U.S. Froman also talked about the Russian ban of all U.S. ag products. He says the overall market impact is negligible. He believes Russia is…
2012 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) Coverage for Frost, Freeze, or Weather Related Fruit Losses
…a total of $1,875 for a producer with farming interests in multiple counties. Additional coverage levels require a premium fee in addition to the NAP service fee. Applications must be…
Expansion of the LBAM Quarantine Boundary – San Luis Obispo
…www.cdfa.ca.gov/subscriptions/index.html#planthealth. For questions regarding the regulations or map, please email Dayna Napolillo (dayna.napolillo@cdfa.ca.gov) or Keith Okasaki (keith.okasaki@cdfa.ca.gov) or call (916) 654-0312. Thank you for your attention to this timely matter….
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 8
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ http://www.dm.usda.gov/ http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Next Week
…facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. For more information about CTAP, visit a local FSA office or go online to www.fsa.usda.gov….
Water Use in California – Analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…production is growing. Approximately nine million acres of farmland in California are irrigated, representing roughly 80% of all human water use. Higher revenue perennial crops—nuts, grapes, and other fruit—have increased…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…in the process of developing and others that are in operation already. In May, USDA awarded $3 million to the University of Illinois, the University of Missouri and Texas A&M…
USDA Week in Review for August 1
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.fs.fed.us/ http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/f… http://www.dm.usda.gov/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…Pennsylvania (297 markets), Wisconsin (295 markets), Virginia (249 markets), and Missouri (245 markets). All geographic regions saw increases in their market listings, with the most growth in the South. The…
Almond Board: BMP Guide for Bee Health
…very soon. The guide will also be available online at almondboard.com. Don’t forget to register for the 2014 Almond Conference. You can find more information on the Almond Conference website….
California Milk Advisory Board Partners with Coolhaus to Celebrate Ice Cream Month and the Sensational “Ice Cream” Sandwiches of Summer
…of ice cream in the U.S., the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has partnered with California-based Coolhaus, an architecturally-inspired gourmet ice cream company specializing in innovative flavored ice cream sandwiches,…
Recapping the 2014 California State Fair by the Numbers
…used to make the Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls. 75,000 corn dogs and 40,000 funnel cakes were eaten. 13,119 wine slushies were served. 12,191 scoops of gelato were served. 2,601 jumps…