…8 percent below the acreage seeded in 2014. Corn – California farmers were expecting to plant 430 thousand acres of corn for all purposes in 2015, a 17 percent decrease…
2015 Lake County Walnut Update to be Held
…8 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Scotts Valley Women’s Club, 2298 Hendricks Road, Lakeport. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Topics will include an overview of the 2014…
More than $1.6 M for California as USDA Announces Grants for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
…The grants are funded through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), the flagship competitive grant program authorized under the 2014 Farm Bill. “One-third of the children in the U.S….
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…Central Valley Project. In December 2013, the Governor formed a Drought Task Force to quickly respond to the emerging drought impacts throughout the state. The following month, the Governor declared…
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
…2015, to choose between Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), the safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The final day to update yield history or…
NCBA and PLC Accepting Fall Internship Applications
…California State University, Fresno, and 2014 policy intern. “Interning with NCBA and PLC has allowed me to become a part of the team that fights for agriculture and the beef…
Governor Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…Central Valley Project. In December 2013, the Governor formed a Drought Task Force to closely manage precious water supplies, to expand water conservation wherever possible and to quickly respond to…
Western View: Estate Tax Planning
…for 2014 and revising your tax strategy for 2015, it’s a good time to check on your estate tax plan and see if it is still viable. Figuring out the…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $57.9 million in funding, provided by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), to support project suggestions from…
NIMITZ Nematicide Receives State Registration in California
…which leads to yield enhancement,” says Young. The EPA wrote in the Federal Docket on July 24, 2014 that, “Fluensulfone (NIMITZ) represents a safer alternative for nematode control with a…
UC Davis Veterinary School Named Best in Nation by US News and World Report
UC Davis news release UC Davis veterinary surgeons prepare to operate on an ailing tiger in 2013. Photo from the Davis Enterprise U.S. News & World Report has recognized the…
The Western View: El Nino Returns with a Whimper
…in the United States, the experts think just the opposite will happen. We may have an even hotter year than last year. Yes, 2014 was one of the hottest years…
Valencia Orange Production Forecast at 20 Million Cartons
The March 2014-15 Valencia orange forecast is 20 million cartons. This forecast was based on the results of the 2014-15 Valencia Orange Objective Measurement (O.M.) Survey, which was conducted from…
National Agriculture Day Luncheon – Tickets Available
…Santa Cruz County and Pajaro Valley schools. The winning entries will be displayed during the luncheon and a placemat featuring the 2014 poster contest winner, Joel Burchell, 6th grader from…