…known as citrus greening disease. This funding is available through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program (CDRE), which was authorized by the 2014 Farm…
Transitioning to Organic Certification
…farm certified organic in 2015. Diggin’ Roots Farm is a diversified fruit, vegetable, and livestock operation in Molalla, Oregon, midway between Portland and Salem. “We sell our product direct –…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: SNAP Changes
…CSA Share By Hannah Wallace, Modern Farmer Writer A recent change in the Farm Bill allows beneficiaries to go the subscription-agriculture route. The very thing that makes the community supported…
Western SARE Releases Calls for Proposals
…Agriculture that functions through competitive grants conducted cooperatively by farmers, ranchers, researchers and agricultural professionals to advance farm and ranch systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities….
Western View: Next Big Thing?
…for fertilization and pest control. It’s looking beyond the seed to improve yield and quality. And that could be very good for your farm and the environment. I’m Len Wilcox…
Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming
Organic Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming by Kelly Flynn, National Institute of Food and Agriculture Sheep graze on cover crops in a Montana State University sustainable farming…
CA Ag Contributes to Food Banks
…farmers are committed to positively changing this situation by increasing the amount of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy and other farm products distributed by food banks. Farm to Family takes excess…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: Cotton Producers Troubles
…mill use will create another challenging marketing year for cotton in 2016. “While world mill use is expected to exceed world production in 2016, global cotton stocks remain at high…
NASS Mid-Year Surveys
…two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The agency will survey 2,327 farmers and ranchers across California and Nevada to determine crop production and…
Klamath Water Allocation Brings Relief For Farmers
…Mid-Pacific Region director. “This is the most water available for delivery since 2011 and is a positive change.” Diversified farmer Scott Seus of Tulelake said he is proceeding with planting…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
…Tulare County farmer Chris Lange, who also farms in Fresno County, said he relies on water supplies from nine different agencies. Managing a farming operation in multiple locations with fluctuating…
Dairy Growth Could Be in Waste Stream
Analysts say finding values in the waste stream of dairy production will help drive future demand in the industry. Dairy Growth Could Be in Waste Stream Dairy prices are not…