…total milk production. The milk production of Tulare, Merced, Kings, Stanislaus, and Kern counties accounted for 15% of the nation’s total milk production. California Farms by Size, a Comparison The…
Winegrapes: New Acreage Helps Offset Drought Impacts
…mode,” he said. In Lodi, winegrape grower Joe Valente of Kautz Farms said harvest at his vineyards would begin this week, putting it 10 days earlier than usual. “It is…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…of multiple farms that offer consumers regular deliveries of locally-grown farm products during one or more harvest season(s) on a subscription or membership basis. USDA’s National Food Hub Directory A…
California Cattle on Feed / Commercial Slaughter / Quarterly Milk Production Report
…slaughter in Federally-inspected and State-inspected plants, but excludes slaughter done on farms. In June 2014, the average live weight of cattle slaughtered in California was 1,305 pounds, calves 98 pounds,…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…sector: Craig McNamara, President of the CA State Board of Food and Agriculture, Bryce Lundberg, Lundberg Farms/ CA State Board of Food and Agriculture; Joy Sterling, Iron Horse Vineyards; Jake…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…enable community-based organizations and other partners to work directly with these groups to successfully acquire, own and operate farms and ranches and equitably participate in all USDA programs. “The future…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
…key role in developing local and regional food systems that support family farms, and help grow rural economies. They bring communities together, connecting cities with the farms that support them…
AgNeTVideo: Semper Fresh Farms
Semper Fresh Farms helps post-9/11 veterans transition out of the military and into farming. It’s a start-up program in Monterey County that can use support from the community. For more…
USDA/NRCS Video: Cover Crops and Water Infiltration of Soil
Russ Lester of Dixon Ridge Farms in Solano County, Calif., owns an orchard with a green carpet of cover crops. This orchard is part of his organic walnut operation in…
AgNeTVideo: Fred & Jackie Wallace Support Semper Fresh Farms
Fred and Jackie Wallace tell us why they support Semper Fresh Farms….
Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided
As the height of California’s harvest season approaches, the full impact of water shortages on farms and ranches will become increasingly apparent—and a study released today by the University of…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…agriculture, with river water for Central Valley farms reduced by roughly one-third. Groundwater pumping is expected to replace most river water losses, with some areas more than doubling their pumping…
Climate Change: Register now for the first California Adaptation Forum
…Rangelands in Adapting to Climate Change Reclaiming Energy: Farms, Forests and Waste Streams CDFA has engaged growers on identifying potential adaptation measures, which are highlighted in the Climate Change Consortium…
Solar Energy Busy With California Ag
Converting or adding solar energy to farms in California is a busy business these days. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has more information. Solar Energy Busy With California Ag Pacific Gas…