…Chin explained. “The only region in California that is doing some winter planting is the Salinas Valley, Santa Maria area and down into Arizona.” Chin and Scott holding a flat…
Wheat Growers Association President Resigns for Potential FSA Appointment
…the role as president until the 2018 Commodity Classic, when the association will hold its next officer election, in Anaheim, California. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
“Despite the heavy losses, California has a massive #cannabis industry that grows an est. 13M pounds per year. ” Courtesy of GreenState/Twitter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that…
California President Leads 2017-18 National FFA
Students from Arizona, California, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, and Oklahoma have been elected by delegates throughout the United States to serve on the 2017-18 National FFA Officer team. President Breanna Holbert…
Raisin Prices Offset by Lower Production
…in the state of California. This coming year, when the numbers are reported, they’re probably going to look like 155,000 acres,” Barserian said. Listen to the interview below. Jeff Bitter…
Developing the Next Generation of California Farmers
…next generation for future success in agriculture. The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) program has also been a key figure in training young farmers and ranchers to thrive in…
Almond Board: Almond Leadership Program
We continue our series on the Almond Leadership Program by the Almond Board of California. Sabrina Hill talks with Cameron White of Sierra View Ranch, who is a past participant…
USDA Offers Support to People and Communities Affected by California Wildfires
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that USDA is making resources available to help rural people and communities recover from the effects of California wildfires. “While…
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…California-Merced, Merced, California, $250,000 University of California-Riverside, Riverside, California, $250,000 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, $250,000 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico, $250,000 University…
2016 Crop Experienced Lowest Raisin Prices in Over a Decade
…in prices for the 2000 crop. An oversupply of raisins was the major contributor to such low prices. California packers were holding onto a significant amount of product from the…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…years of farming dates in Southern California. A Latino farmer panel discussion will be followed by the first session of workshops. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear speakers present…
USDA Offers Help to California Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set aside $4 million to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the California wildfires recover. USDA also announced Monday that households impacted by…
U.S. Milk Production Slows Increase Level
…remain at 9.4 million. This is the fifth consecutive month of cow numbers at or above the 9.4 million level. California again reported a drop in milk production, down 3.4…
New ARS Website Enhances Access to Scientific Information
…lettuces may brighten salads of the future. In California’s Salinas Valley, where much of America’s lettuce is produced, ARS researcher Edward Ryder and colleague William Waycott, scrutinize an exceptional array…