…Initiative applied and received a grant to help fund their biochar research. Biochar is a soil additive that researchers believe could help California soil in many ways. Potential Biochar Benefits…
Almond Board: Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs
The California Almond Board reminds growers this is the time of year to focus on food safety and that means working on clearing their orchard floors. Almond Growers Focus on…
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2014 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the allocation of $48.1 million, provided by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm…
ACP Found in San Luis Obispo County
…citrus psyllid in California occurred in San Diego County in 2008. Since then, it has been found throughout southern California. “This insect pest is of serious concern to California’s commercial…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…agency is working diligently to implement the Farm Bill’s new provisions quickly and effectively.” With 12 titles and over 450 provisions, the Farm Bill drives food, farm, conservation, trade, research,…
Water Discussed at Ag Lenders Society Annual Meeting
…and discusses the topic of the day’s meeting – California water issues. Ag Lenders Society Gather for Annual Meeting To learn more about the Ag Lenders Society of California, please click here….
Trent Loos Speaks on Agriculture Issues in California
Trent Loos Popular speaker and radio host Trent Loos spoke at the Ag Lenders Society of California annual meeting, held in Fresno this week. Trent Loos at Ag Lenders Meeting…
Planting Plans Change Due to Drought
Gary Crawford Concerns about water shortages are causing our California farmers to change their planting plans. Gary Crawford has the report. Planting Plans Change Due to Drought…
Leopold Conservation Award Nominations Now Accepted
Karen Sweet If you know a farmer or rancher who should be honored for their efforts in land conservation, now is your chance to nominate him or her for the…
California Prospective Field Crop Plantings Report Released
…survey of more than 2500 California farmers conducted in the first two weeks of March. Sabrina Hill has the numbers for California crops. California Prospective Field Crop Plantings Report Released…
California Avocado Seeing More Sales
California avocados are seeing more sales and the price of avocados is back up. Avocado sales were up 8.8 percent in January 2014 compared to the same time last year….
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
Emergency drought legislation (SB 103) signed earlier this month by Governor Brown allocates $10 million to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for on-farm water conservation practices throughout…
New Report Says PEDv Will Cause “Significant Shortfall”
…an entire population. The most common avenue is on livestock and farm equipment that come into contact with hogs positive with PEDv or their feces. In regard to productivity, 2014…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…inability to control pests and diseases wastes critical resources such as water, fertilizer and labor, and undermines the sustainability of the land. By Ching Lee credit: California Farm Bureau Federation…