Saving time and money is a benefit of the new SprinklerMaps software. Mapping Tool has Multiple Uses SprinklerMaps software lets users log and document irrigation systems online using Google Maps….
California Non-Valencia Oranges Forecast at 40 Million 500 Thousand Boxes
Mark Hudson from USDA/NASS headquarters in Washington, D.C. released the November citrus crop numbers, and forecast California Non-Valencia oranges at 40 million 500 thousand boxes. November citrus crop forecast The…
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review for November 7
…of USDA Week in Review includes honoring military veterans, apples going back to China, and recognizing the value of USDA employees. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.aphis.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov…
Women in Ag Survey: Gauging the Aspirations and Needs of Women in Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Program has launched “Women in Ag,” an online survey that aims to gauge the goals, aspirations, achievements and needs of women in American agriculture…
USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order
…www.regulations.gov or sent to Beef Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Research and Promotion Division, Room 2096-S; Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program; AMS, USDA, STOP 0249; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.; Washington,…
Citrus Industry This Week: Field Day Report; Online CEU; Next Forecast
…unit online, and information on next week’s citrus crop forecast. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the…
County Rules Help to Reduce Theft of Walnuts
…Kings, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Sutter, Tehama, Glenn and Butte counties, the resale of stolen walnuts has become much more difficult. “We were the first county to adopt the walnut theft…
Precision Mapping with GPS
SprinklerMaps is a new program that will allow growers to log all their irrigation information online using Google maps. The software works with the popular online mapping tool and users…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2015 Specialty Crop Grants
…award funds to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Grant…
Farmers and Ranchers Encouraged to Make Their Voices Heard
…voting in the upcoming Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee elections. FSA Administrator Val Dolcini announced that beginning Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, USDA will mail ballots for the 2014 elections…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 31
…USDA Week In Review, helping the Gulf of Mexico, Chinese ordering out for American food, and the truth about bats. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fas.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…research into all aspects of bee genetics, breeding, biology and physiology, with special focus on bee nutrition, control of pathogens and parasites, the effects of pesticide exposure and the interactions…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadlines
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, speaking at the National Milk Producers Federation annual meeting, today announced extended deadlines for the dairy Margin Protection Program. Farmers now have until Dec. 5, 2014,…
State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015
…Protection Agency; Members of California Water Commission – Joe Del Bosque, Kimberly Delfino and David Orth; Dr. Glenda Humiston, USDA Rural Development; Carlos Suarez, USDA State Conservationist; Jeff Yasui, USDA…