…by 2030 from existing power plants based on emission levels from 2005. The American Farm Bureau Federation says this proposal will harm the nation’s economy, rural communities and America’s farm…
2014 California Dried Plum (Prune) Forecast
…dried plum acreage grown in California. The production forecast is based on a survey of dried plum growers conducted by the USDA, NASS, Pacific Regional Office from May 6-27, 2014….
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring “Real California Milk Month”
…prosperity. California’s dairy farmers’ hard work has made them leaders in the field. Their leadership has resulted in the annual production of over 40 billion pounds of milk, accounting for…
Naval Orangeworm Headlines Almond Symposium
The University of California Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources held a Southern San Joaquin Valley Almond Symposium last week in Kerman. The cooperative extension had several farm advisors from…
Earl Williams Receives Distinguished Service Award
…the National Cotton Council, the American Cotton Producers, the NCGA’s Advisory Policy Council and Supima’s board. A native of Arkansas, where his family was involved in cotton farming, Williams came…
USDA Pacific Region Monthly Poultry Report
CALIFORNIA EGG PRODUCTION California’s egg production during April totaled 389 million, down 18 million from March’s production, and down 32 million from April 2013. The average number of layers during…
Ag Leadership Names Four New Board Members
…life trustee of Claremont McKenna College. Bob Cherenson is one of eight partners at Turlock-based Lander Veterinary Clinic, which serves large production-oriented food animal operations, particularly dairy farms. He is…
California Hay Report
…very tight as regions 2 through 6 are in full production. Region 1 is still about 2-3 weeks away from first cutting. All prices reported FOB at the stack or…
Merced County Young Farmers and Ranchers Fundraiser
…Merced County Young Farmers and Ranchers The barbeque is Friday, June 13, 2014 starting at 5:30 P.M. at the Merced County Farm Bureau office. There is no charge to attend,…
Growers’ Input Helping Researchers in Organic Strawberry Study
Growers are playing a critical role in setting priorities for research efforts towards the development of new organic strawberry production systems. Julie McPeake reports. Research in Organic Strawberry Study…
Farm Bureau Reaction to Ban of GE Crops in Oregon
…as a two to one margin. Ian Tolleson, Oregon Farm Bureau Government Affairs Specialist, gives the Farm Bureau stance. Cultivation of GE Crops Banned Tolleson says the Oregon Farm Bureau…
USDA Rolls Out Strong New Partnered Conservation Program
…in the Bay-Delta. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/programs/farmbill/rcpp/?cid=stelprdb1254127. Additionally, the Colorado River Basin CCA will take in small portions of Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/programs/farmbill/rcpp/?cid=stelprdb1254126 The RCPP funds will be divided among…
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
…to educate producers about several key farm bill programs. The new Web tools will help farmers and ranchers determine what participation in programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill will…
Farmer’s Reply to Rep. Costa on Water
…Kole Upton, says there’s a better way for Costa to support water for the state’s farmers and food production. Sabrina Hill reports. Kole Upton on Water Kole Upton is a…