…use – that farmland would be appraised as farmland, not as land ready to be developed. So this amount excludes a lot of farms in other parts of the country….
Biodigester Bringing Sustainability Full Circle
…the gas to run a generator of sorts and produce electricity. The manure is piped underground from Four J Farms up the street from the Calgren facility. That piping system…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
…And, join the discussion about invasive plant pests via the Hungry Pests Facebook page. Today’s announcement was authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Agriculture Day
…We thank the scientists, conservationists, farmers and ranchers dedicated to the work that feeds the nation and helps to keep us safe. Their work touches the lives of all Americans…
USDA Announces California Milk Order Outreach Sessions
…Airport 5115 E. McKinley Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727 Registration Thursday, May 7, 2015 Los Angeles County Farm Bureau 41228 12th Street West, Palmdale, CA 93551 Registration Please visit our California…
Agri View: Export Trade
Everett Griner talks about farm exports are vital to farm progress in today’s Agri View. Export Trade…
Nematode Study Reinforces Need for Healthy Plants
A nematode study in tomatoes further demonstrated the importance of healthy plants when dealing with curly top virus. Need for Healthy Plants Kern County Farm Advisor Joe Nunez took part…
97 Percent of All U.S. Farms are Family-Owned, USDA Reports
…percent of all U.S. farms are small family farms. Local connections come in small packages – 58 percent of all direct farm sales to consumers come from small family farms….
USDA NASS Continues to Survey Farmers and Landlords for TOTAL Survey
…Agricultural Land (TOTAL) survey. NASS is collecting data from both farm operators and landlords who are not farm operators to create a complete picture of farm costs, land ownership, demographics…
National Agriculture Week celebration planned at Fresno State
…www.squareup.com/market/enologysocietybudbreakbash. Weeklong promotions at the Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market at Fresno State include Taste Test Tuesday, Waffle Cone Wednesday and discounts on chickens for Thursday’s National Poultry Day….
Navel Orangeworm Management Based on Location
…Extension Farm Advisor Emily Symmes says almond growers need to be aware of different challenges they will face depending on where their orchards are located. Weather and neighboring crops can…
Agri View: Crop Study
Everett Griner talks about farm research, a valuable tool in today’s Agri View. Crop Study…
Mating Disruption Showing Results on Orangeworm
…and now researchers are saying they can be beneficial. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Emily Symmes says results from many years of testing is showing they can be a valuable tool…
Agri View: Gone Forever
Everett Griner talks about another farm icon vanishing forever in today’s Agri View. Gone Forever…