With the start of spring, this week’s almond update focuses on early-season leaf tissue sampling for nitrogen. Professor of Plant Nutrition at UC Davis, Patrick Brown says early sampling can…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…1,3-D, with about 10 townships likely to be affected by the new policy, according to DPR. Growers of crops such as sweet potatoes, almonds, walnuts, grapes and strawberries use 1,3-D…
NASS Releases 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
How is California agriculture changing? Early data released from the 2012 Census of Agriculture shows the ups and downs of farming in this state. NASS Releases 2012 Census of Agriculture…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…covering 75 percent of certification costs, up to $750 per year Additional information about USDA resources and support for the organic sector is available on the USDA Organics Resource page….
Crop Progress Around the State
Sabrina Hill gives us an update on crop progress around California. Crop Progress Around the State NASS report on CA crops: Warm temperatures caused early bloom in orchards. Peach, nectarine,…
2013 Record Year for California Grape Crush
…Merlot average price was down 6 percent from 2012 at $753.69 per ton. The entire Grape Crush Report is available online at www.nass.usda.gov/ca. 2013 Record Year for California Grape Crush…
Almond Board: Ellen DeGeneres California Almonds Commercial
Who doesn’t love almonds? Ellen DeGeneres loves them so much, she did a live commercial for them right in the middle of her show….
Almond Update: Ellen DeGeneres Does Live California Almonds Commercial
…to promote the nutrient packed nuts as a source of healthy energy. Molly Spence, Regional Director of North America explains. Ellen DeGeneres Does Live California Almonds Commercial Molly Spence Sahebjami…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…definitely wouldn’t pick now to pull them out if it wasn’t for the drought.” Baker is not the only one. He said a neighbor has removed 300 acres of almonds…
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…school districts and a dedicated page of resources for food marketing practices on the school campus. These new resources will complement a second announcement which highlights the nationwide expansion of…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
…is currently examining the direct economic costs of the pollinator problem and the associated indirect economic impacts, and the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts limited surveys of honey production,…
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
…a first look at the data and NASS is eager to publish the final report this May,” said NASS Administrator Cynthia Clark. “The 2012 Census was not conducted in a…
Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought
…only start growing cantaloupes, but almonds and cherries and all kinds of other good stuff.” Obama continued, “But today, we’re here to talk about the resource that’s keeping more and…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…California Employment Development Department; and other community resources. CDFA continues to support California’s drought response. The department has developed a web page as an information clearinghouse on assistance programs for…