…University of California, Davis, California, $180,000 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, $150,471 University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, $179,940 University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, $164,468 University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida,…
Asian Trip Highlights Lack of Trade Deals with America
…Japan, the third-largest economy in the world, as well as Vietnam, which is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Though Trump has said he wants to negotiate bilateral…
House Ag Committee Leaders Call for NAFTA Conclusion
…NAFTA negotiations is hurting American exports in an increasingly competitive international economy. U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Tom Sleight said the South American grain companies are improving their competitiveness…
Almond Board: Post-Harvest Irrigation
…what tips he would give growers. Listen to the report: From the Almond Board of California: Paying it Forward Think of your post-harvest and late season irrigation as “paying it…
Grain Exports Provide $55.5 Billion in Economic Output
Exporting feed grains and related products is worth a lot of money to the U.S. economy. Those exports offer billions of dollars in direct and indirect economic benefits to farmers,…
Advancing from Sustainable to Regenerative Agriculture
A new program focused on regenerative agriculture has been developed through the Institute for Sustainable Development at California State University, Chico. The Regenerative Agriculture Initiative (RAI) is aimed at restoring…
Producers More Optimistic in October Survey
The latest Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed farmer optimism improving slightly in October, coming in at an index of 135. That’s actually the third-highest level since the survey began…
“Growing Together” Latino Farmer Conference an Annual Success
…ranchers are a dynamic growing demographic in California and this conference aims to help Spanish-speaking farmers share, learn and grow in their native language,” said Curtis Tarver, NRCS acting state…
USDA NRCS Fire-Recovery Programs Continue in California
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is continuing to offer assistance to landowners affected by recent catastrophic wildfires. The assistance, provided through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)…
Western View: The Emperor of the United States
California is known for some pretty odd characters. It started in the early days; the crazy time of the 49’ers brought out some outrageous personalities. One of the biggest was…
USDA Invests $2.5 Billion in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…a 21st Century economy,” Perdue said. “The loans I am announcing today will help utilities and cooperatives build new transmission and distribution lines, upgrade networks and facilities, and better manage…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
…called a ‘cookie-cutter’ approach, and more unique varieties are better suited for roadside stands. He noted that three-quarters of the California crop go to retail stores while the other quarter…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…how all sectors along the almond supply chain work together to provide a safe, sustainable product. About the Almond Board of California: Almond Board of California supports growers by developing…
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
The 2017 California Small Farm Conference was held on October 29 and 30 at the Robert Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton. The two-day event was an opportunity for farmers’ market…






















