…as the single most important factor in protecting producers of all sizes from the effects of unpredictable weather. The program will be implemented in counties across the U.S. and expand…
California Fluid Milk and Cream Review
…larger plants to accommodate additional milk loads over the long weekend. Class 1 interest is steady to lower as many school districts adjust orders to cover school meal program needs…
Getting the Word Out About New Farm Program Choices
Bain Crop growers needing information on new Farm Bill farm programs will have several sources to turn to. Rod Bain has the report. Getting the Word Out…
Facts About Raisin Marketing Order
…Board, says the order has asked growers in the past to set aside some portion of their crop which has funded a successful marketing program. Facts About Raisin Marketing Order…
Promoting Choices in New Farm Bill Farm Programs
…will have online education tools available to assist in their decision of which new farm program they should choose. Rod Bain reports. Promoting Choices in New Farm Bill Farm Programs…
U.S. Forest Service Increases its Firefighting Aircraft Fleet as Fire Season Begins
…increased by 60-80 days and annual acreages burned have more than doubled to over 7 million acres annually. In addition, growing housing development in forests has put more people and…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Recent Trade Breakthroughs with Mexico
…for U.S. agricultural products overseas. USDA has moved quickly to implement trade promotion programs reauthorized under the 2014 Farm Bill that signed just three months ago. Through the Market Access…
ARC and PLC Program Fruit, Vegetable and Wild Rice Provisions
(Davis, CA) – May 19, 2014 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced fruit, vegetable and wild rice provisions that affect producers who intend to participate in certain programs…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
PACIFIC REGION WHEAT FORECAST Wheat California farmers are expected to produce 480,000 tons of winter wheat in 2014, down 41 percent from last year. Harvested acres are estimated at 200,000,…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
APRIL CROP COMMENTS – CALIFORNIA Stone fruit trees finished blooming and fruit development continued. Early variety apricot, nectarine, and peach harvests were underway. Cherry growers sprayed for worms as harvest…
2014 Winter Wheat Production Forecast
Wheat The 2014 Winter wheat production forecast is 480 thousand tons, down 41 percent from last year due to fewer acres planted by growers. Harvested acres are estimated at 200…
SJV Interactive Forum on Exporting Thursday
…Exporting. Amy Fuentes says that even if you are not in the San Joaquin Valley there is a program that can help you learn about exporting your products. SJV Interactive…
California Women for Agriculture Take on Sacramento
…Adopt-a-Legislator Program. This program unites urban legislators with CWA Chapters to help educate them about pending legislation and other issues facing agriculture by committing to continue communication with the Adoptee…
California Certified Crop Adviser Exam Signup Open
…program is the fastest growing CCA program in North America with more 200 individuals taking the January exam and we expect a large group to take the upcoming exam. An…