…California had no changes in there reported numbers from last month. USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast Please click the link to view the USDA/NASS May Maturity Test and Fruit Size Chart….
Almond Board: Almond Field Day May 14th
…Arbuckle, California and will cover a variety of topics from hedging almonds to irrigation management. UC Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer says they try to keep the information as timely as…
NASS on Data Collection in California
Here’s a behind the scenes look for you into how our ag statistics work. USDA NASS Branch Chief Lance Honig discusses the use of information from California agriculture commissioners. Sabrina…
NASS Director Talks Census of Agriculture Numbers
…Agricultural Statistics Service’s Statistics Division Director Hubert Hamer has more information. NASS Director Talks Census of Agriculture For more of our coverage on the Census of Agriculture, please CLICK HERE….
White House Report on Immigration Reform
…state’s $33.9 billion industry. President of the United Farm Workers Arturo Rodriguez says state lawmakers need to all be on the same page. Arturo Rodriguez on immigration reform For more…
USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses
…project type) is available on page 25564 of the May 5, 2014 Federal Register. President Obama’s plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 2
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.nass.usda.gov/ http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm http://www.ers.usda.gov/…
9 California Counties Make Top 10 List for Ag Sales in the U.S.
Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the final 2012 Census of Agriculture results sharing a wide-range of information about what agricultural products were raised…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…Expo website (www.fresnofoodexpo.com) or Facebook page (facebook.com/fresnofoodexpo) until July 22 at 5 p.m. Votes will be counted by the number of “Likes” on Facebook or emailed votes each product receives,…
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…said Renee Picanso, NASS Census and Survey Division Director. “NASS mailed the first Census questionnaire more than a year ago, and after collecting and analyzing the data, we are ready…
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
…to learn more about invasive plant pest and diseases impacting your area and how you can help. And, join the discussion about invasive plant pests via the HungryPests Facebook page….
Congressmen Hold Live Q & A on Facebook
Congressman Jim Costa joined other congressmen from around the United States in a live Q & A on the Facebook page for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman…
Almond Board: Early Season Leaf Tissue Sampling for Almonds
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…