…The date for compliance with the Cotton Plowdown Regulations is rapidly approaching. All cotton stalks must be shredded, uprooted, and plowed by December 20, 2013. Starting on the 20th, the…
No Expansion Expected for Beef
Some amount of expansion is in the 2014 plan for most livestock sectors, but certainly not beef. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
NASS Will Produce Fewer Surveys in 2014
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will continue produce a reduced number of statistical surveys in fiscal year 2014. Julie McPeake reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Record Sales And Revenue For Blue Diamond Almond Growers
MODESTO, Calif., Nov. 20, 2013 — Blue Diamond Growers’ global almond sales soared to $1.2 billion, up $189 million in fiscal year 2012-13. Value-added sales volume increased by 14 percent,…
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
California’s air, water, soil, wildlife and landscapes all received a healthy boost in federal fiscal year 2013. Over 2400 farmers and ranchers joined with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)…
Don’t Skip Proper Diagnostics for Plant Diseases
The right diagnosis is important before treating for plant diseases and pests. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. At the 2013 Plant Disease Seminar in Salinas,…
Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA
WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen today made the following statements on Under Secretary Hagen’s departure from USDA: Statement from Under…
Napa Valley Grapegrowers Wine and Grape Expo
The Napa Valley Grapegrowers Wine and Grape Expo is tomorrow, November 14, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Napa Expo Fairgrounds. Plant virologist from Cornell University, Dr….
Water Series: 2009 and Now
…10,000 agriculture-related jobs that were cut. Now at the start of water year 2014, experts say the Central Vally can expect another very dry year, and that could mean more…
Outlook 2014 Agribusiness Conference
California Agriculture – Thriving Through Change is the theme of Outlook 2014, formerly known as the Spring Ag Outlook Conference, presented by the California Chapter of the American Society of…
Much Anticipated Citrus Crop Forecast Released
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: CVP at 75 Percent
…to a near-average carryover from WY 2012 into WY 2013 and a wet November and December 2012, the beginning of WY 2013 looked promising; however, January through May 2013 were…
CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee
…may represent government and non-government organizations. The timeframe for reviewing proposals is between January and May 2014. The first meeting will be held in January 2014. By establishing the Technical…
No Immigration Reform Vote Planned for 2013
House Republican leadership does not plan to hold a vote on immigration reform legislation before the end of the year. Julie McPeake reports. Click to open or download audio report….