…year,” said Vilsack. “The funds USDA is making available today will help partners and stakeholders prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases that threaten America’s agriculture economy.”…
Hasty Groundwater Legislation Looming?
…problem in California. Underground aquifers are being depleted at an increasing rate as more and more land owners drop new wells. Western Growers Association Senior Vice President Dave Puglia says…
CHP Ag Vehicle Inspections for Yuba-Sutter Farmers and Ranchers
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Members On Thursday, July 3rd, a no-tickets, no-fines inspection for Yuba-Sutter farmers and ranchers by California Highway Patrol and the Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau will be held. This…
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
…record numbers,” Vilsack said. “Agricultural trade plays a vital role in the health of our economy, and the new members of the committees will bring welcome new perspectives.” Congress established…
Agri View: California Drought
Everett Griner talks about the escalating prices due to California’s drought in today’s Agri View. California Drought…
AgNeTVideo: Val Dolcini on Farm Bill Programs
Val Dolcini, California State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency, on USDA meetings to get information to farmers….
Cap-and-Trade Program Topic of Meeting
…change.” California’s Cap-and-Trade Program was initiated by Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32), the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. AB 32 requires California to return to 1990 levels of greenhouse…
California Sweet Cherry Production Down 63 Percent
…California’s 2014 sweet cherry production is forecast at 30,000 tons, down 63 percent from the 2013 crop and the smallest crop since 1998. The forecast is based on 33 thousand…
Speak Up Against Water Act Proposal
…The California Farm Bureau is asking farmers and ranchers to express how the clarification on the Clean Water Act will affect their operations. Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm…
AgNeTVideo: Carolyn M Slupsky, PhD, Associate Professor, UC Davis
Carolyn M. Slupsky, PhD, discusses threats to California’s citrus industry….
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…U.S. estimate for Durum wheat production for states other than Arizona and California will not be available until July 11, 2014. Sweet Potatoes California’s 2013 sweet potato production, at 6.84…
Potato Variety Help
…to California, potato growers rely on traditional standard varieties. The Kern County potato variety trial allows out of state ideas to be tested in a California environment. Texas A&M Professor…
California Hosting Wheat Executives
…California, Oregon, and Washington this week, to meet with all sectors of the regional grain trade from wheat breeders to farmers to exporters. The California Wheat Commission and the U.S….
California DPR on Bee Health Inspections
…safety were key topics at the Apiary inspectors training held Friday. It was organized by the California Department of Pesticide Regulations, Ag commissioners offices, and the UC Cooperative extension. Karen…