Erick USDA Agricultural Statistics Administrator Candy Erick delivered the citrus crop forecast. California Non-Valencia is forecast at 40.5 million, and Valencia forecast is 10 million boxes. Harvest is expected to…
Tough Decision for Southern CA Alfalfa Growers
Some success is being had with a different varietal of alfalfa in managing leafhopper populations in southern California however there is a trade off. Growers Face Tough Decision Cooperative Extension…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Directors Support California Farm Bureau’s Voter Guide
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau (YSFB) Directors recently voted to support and align with the position taken by California Farm Bureau Federation’s (CFBF) 2014 Voter Guide. Following is information provided by CFBF…
California Certified Crop Adviser February 6, 2015 Exam Registration Period Open
…CCA program website https://portal.sciencesocieties.org/BuyersGuide/ProfessionalSearch.aspx?Token. Many California CCAs have received additional training in optimizing nitrogen management from the California Department of Food and Agriculture and University of California. The consultants that…
Post-Harvest Topics at Almond Field Day
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Dozens of growers showed up to the San Juaquin Sustainable Farming Projects’ almond field day in Los Banos this week. Growers heard from University of California…
49ers and CA Dairy Families Award $10k Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant in Santa Clara
…programs on behalf of California dairy products, including Real California Milk and Real California Cheese. For more information and to connect with the CMAB through social media, visit RealCaliforniaMilk.com, like…
Alfalfa Breed Showing Promise Against Pest
Courtesy: UCCE Hairy alfalfa comparison There has been one unique success for combating leafhoppers killing alfalfa crops in southern California. Alfalfa Breed Showing Promise Managing huge populations of leafhoppers in…
Video Series Highlights Walnut Tree Techniques
The University of California Cooperative Extension has produced a video with important tools for walnut growers. Video Series Highlights Walnut Tree Techniques With help from many other industry professionals, Cooperative…
Leafhopper Management has Little Options
Courtesy: UCCE Leafhoppers are causing substantial loss in southern California alfalfa, and management practices are limited. Leafhopper Mangement has Little Options Southern California alfalfa growers deal with leafhoppers every year,…
States Upset over CA Egg Lawsuit Dismissal
After a federal judge threw out a six-state lawsuit against California last week, agriculture officials from those states are concerned other products could be banned from import into our state…
CDFA Announces Notice of Funding Availability for “Calagplate” Grant Program
Courtesy CDFA. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is currently accepting proposals for the 2014 California Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. This program makes available more than…
Alfalfa Pests Killing Southern CA Crops
Three species of leafhoppers are causing significant losses to alfalfa crops in southern California. Alfalfa Pest Killing Southern CA Crops The insects feed on the plant and inject saliva. The…
California’s Portion of Specialty Crop Funding
Last week the United States Department of Agriculture announced $66 million in funding for the 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. California’s Portion of Specialty Crop Funding California is set…
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
…resources on private lands in California communities and helps us make informed decisions in prioritizing our finite funds and technical assistance.” NRCS California just finished Farm Bill contracts with private…