…states – New Mexico, Mississippi, Alabama, New York and California at the bottom. Please CLICK HERE to view the full report. To read the report on California, please CLICK HERE….
California Dairies Already Water Efficient
Due to industry regulations, California dairies are already water efficient. As operations up and down the state are finding ways to cut water use to deal with the drought, dairies…
USDA Officially Announces Sign-Up Date for Farmer and Rancher Disaster Assistance Programs
Sign-Up Begins April 15 for Livestock, Honeybee, Fruit Grower Programs WASHINGTON, April 7, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that farmers and ranchers can sign-up for…
Researchers Excited About Biochar Possibilities
Researchers believe the benefits of biochar as a soil additive will be extremely beneficial to California and it’s environmental issues. A Researcher we talked to was able to do an…
Help for Dairies Battling Drought
California dairies are still trying to recover from the economic downturn a few years ago. Drought issues are forcing operations to put that plan on hold and concentrate on surviving….
A Dry Stretch in the Southwestern U.S.
Rod Bain Rod Bain reports from California to Texas, extreme, long-term dryness is impacting the Southwest and Southern Plains. A Dry Stretch in the Southwestern U.S. …
California Honey Bee and Cattle Update
Sabrina Hill gives an update on California honey bee production and the latest cattle numbers. California Honey Bee and Cattle Update…
Researchers Looking at Biochar Benefits
…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
…exotic fruit flies in California; $270,907 to survey and analyze adult honey bee samples collected from apiaries across multiple U.S states and Puerto Rico for pests and diseases, such as…
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
…“We are making tremendous progress implementing the new Farm Bill,” said Secretary Vilsack. “This law is critically important to America’s farmers and ranchers and to our nation’s economy. Every USDA…
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…