Unknown problems will likely be on the horizon for all farmers as their season progresses. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says that some growers are wondering what future problems…
Quiet Season for Psyllids
Asian citrus psyllid statewide coordinator Bob Atkins says California is doing a good job of staying vigilant during the bug’s less active season. Atkins said even with the positive news,…
Market Round-up for Corn, Cattle, Hogs and Milk
…4.94. The lower trade reflected ideas that US farmers will have a window of opportunity this week to make decent progress on seeding corn. The market shrugged off a USDA…
9 California Counties Make Top 10 List for Ag Sales in the U.S.
…CO 10. Kings CA The market value of agricultural products sold in California totals $42.6 billion, up $8.7 billion from 2007. At 5,845 farms, California is the top state using…
Statement from Ag Sec. Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
…opportunities for farmers and ranchers, and provide access to capital, credit and disaster assistance for producers of all sizes. The Census also shows the potential for continued growth in the…
California Cattleman Testifies Before House Committee
Mike Smith A California cattleman testified before the House Committee on Agriculture, sub-committee on Livestock Rural Development and Credit. Mike Smith of Harris Ranch told Chase Adams of the National…
New Report on Pesticide Use Gets Response From Agriculture
…in the report. Report on Pesticide Use Response From Agriculture To view the California Environmental Health Tracking Program (CEHTP) webpage, please CLICK HERE. For the full report, please CLICK HERE….
Unused Technology
Everett Griner ponders…Why aren’t farmers using all this new technology to tell the “real” story? Unused Technology…
Almond Board: Getting Important Irrigation Information
Bob Curtis In today’s Almond Board Update, Bob Curtis, Associate Director of Agriculture Affairs for the Almond Board of California, tells growers how to get important irrigation information. Getting Important…
Funding For California Citrus Research Project
Funding from the USDA is headed to California for a research project to help fight the Asian citrus psyllid. Sabrina Hill has more. Bio-control funding The project is the use…
Full Interview: California Citrus Research Project Gets Funding
Ken Keck, CRB Funding from the USDA is headed to California for a research project to help fight the Asian citrus psyllid. The project is the use of a bio-control…
Old Farmers
Everett Griner looks at the new numbers just released. Old Farmers…
Subcommittee Examines Economic Factors, Regulatory Burdens Plaguing the Livestock Industry
…our members an opportunity to explore a variety of issues impacting the livestock industry. Our farmers and ranchers have endured a great deal over the past few years from record…
USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers
…for America’s small and midsized farmers and ranchers. Today’s announcement includes $7 million in university research awards in support of small and midsized producers; $8.8 million in technical assistance for…