…positive nutritional aspects and are typically fed to dairy cattle at rates of three to five pounds per day. Because California produces an abundance of almonds, researchers have been evaluating…
Almond Matters: Uniformity Compensates for Short Bloom Period
…the most uniform bloom I’ve seen in my career.” Last month was one of the driest February’s that California has ever experienced, which caused a bit of concern for some…
The Western View: Covid-19 Turns Our World Upside Down
…point and destroying normal life. It spreads like wildfire on a California summer day and exploits any weakness it finds. We have to take this disease seriously. Some experts think…
Clock Still Ticking on Ag Order 4.0 Despite Pandemic
…Bureau is moving forward with a forum today on the issue with California Farm Bureau Federation Senior Counsel Kari Fisher. SLO County Farm Bureau Executive Director Brent Burchett said he…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
Growing sorghum as a dairy forage can provide significant value for farmers, particularly as water availability continues to be a growing concern. The interest in sorghum can vary between wet…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…farmers and ranchers who are adaptable and innovative, and our staff provide service to every county nationwide. If an outbreak comes to certain areas, FSA and NRCS will disperse the…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…one in five of those being children.” CDFA has said it will be working closely with the California Office of Emergency Services, the California Department of Public Health, as well…
USMCA Ratification Now Officially Complete
…America’s farmers and ranchers. We will continue to work with both Canada and Mexico in implementing this agreement.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-16-20
…trials and could be well suited with avocado production. Also, we’ve got details on how USDA is funding California’s efforts to address pest issues and get the latest information on…
USDA Funds California Efforts to Address Pest Issues
COURTESY: CDFA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating nearly $13 million to assist California growers with addressing pest pressures. As part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s…
Automated Fertigation Could Be Ideal for Avocado Trees
…you put on the tree today is in the tree tomorrow,” Spann said. “The efficiency is huge.” California Avocado Commission Research Program Director Tim Spann was part of some of…
Week in Review: Billion-Dollar Water Rules and Ag Order 4.0 Impacts
This week’s headlines covered what kind of impact California’s water supply rules are going to have on the economy, as well as the impending Ag Order 4.0 which will have…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…flood-prone agricultural land, and also includes a Grazing Reserve Rights option for enrolling grazed rangeland and pasture under an approved management plan. “Conservation easements assist our farmers and ranchers in…
How to Sell Your Cut Flowers at Farmers Market
…Cut Flowers at Farmers Market Flowers are in high demand. And growing beautiful cut flowers can make you some good money at your local farmer’s market. All of these things…