The 2013-14 citrus crop forecast was released with the estimate for California oranges at 56.5 million boxes. Hear all the details here now. [audio:http://www.southeastagnet.com/audio/citrus/11-08-13-citrus-crop-forecast.mp3] To view or download a copy…
Water Series: Early Weaning Helps Cattle in Drought
Cattle producers in areas of long-term drought can use early weaning of calves as an option to ensure health, and keep the herd viable. Rod Bain has the story. Click…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Update
…them for years. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. The Almond Conference is scheduled for December 3–5 in Sacramento. You can register online at www.almondconference.com…
CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee
…Review Committee, CDFA maintains a competitive process to ensure maximum public input and benefit. Individuals interested in serving on the Technical Review Committee should include a letter of interest, short…
CDFA to Discuss Groundwater Supply Issues
…invited and the public is invited This meeting starts at 10:00 at the CDFA Main Auditorium in Sacramento. For those who can’t make it, it’ll be streamed live online, here….
CDFA To Discuss Groundwater Supply Challenges
…eight years. In addition, the Central Valley is the second-most-pumped aquifer in the United States, accounting for approximately 20 percent of the nation’s groundwater demand. California is the largest agricultural…
Almond Board: Big Giveaway at Almond Conference
…will win a 2014 Polaris Ranger 400. Listen to the above report for his full comments. To register for the Almond Conference, visit almondconference.com. For the Almond Board, click here….
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…will be invited to participate in Phase II of the process – submission of a grant proposal. Applicants must access the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) at www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants for detailed…
Deadline for Milk Income Loss Contract Program
…benefit is the stimulation of local economies.” Statutory authority for the MILC program expired Sept. 30, 2013. New legislation must be enacted before the MILC program, or its replacement, can…
Small Farm Conference Scholarships Available
…land and labor, pest and weed management and more. For scholarship applications and a list of advisors, call 888-712-4188 or email conference@californiafarmconference.com. For further conference information and registration visit www.californiafarmconference.com….
Getting More Food From Local Farms To Schools
Getting more locally grown food to schools is the goal of USDA’s Farm to School program. For more information on the USDA Farm to School census please go to: http://www.fns.usda.gov/farmtoschool/….
Almond Board: Almond Sustainability Report
…Barton. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Barton says the report is intended for a large audience. The report will come out every three to five years. Everyone can…
DCHA Launches Membership Drive
…with calf raiser perspectives. Timely information and updates on the latest research, developments and other information important to improving calf and heifer raising and dairy business operations. Inside access to…