Watermelons in a box The National Watermelon Association is urging retailers, shippers and paper companies to replace existing watermelon bins with a new preprint bin aimed at a consistent look…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…“This order cuts red tape to help get water to farmers more quickly, ensure communities have safe drinking water, protect vulnerable species and prepare for an extreme fire season. I…
Web Tool Simplifies Record Keeping
CropManage is a web-based tool made by the UC Extension that allows growers to input application techniques and export them into useful data for the future. Added funding has allowed…
Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater
…to protect the water rights of farmers and ranchers while at the same time helping ensure that these resources are sustainably managed for the future,” he said. “Having a reliable,…
Producer Reaction to New PEDv Reporting Requirements
…president of science and technology at the National Pork Board, says they cannot fully endorse the program until they have more details. Producer Reaction to New PEDv Reporting Requirements Check…
California March Planting Intentions Numbers Released
Rice Field California’s March Intentions estimates were based on a survey of more than 2500 California farmers. The numbers reflect planting intentions as of March 1st. Sabrina Hill has the…
USDA Video: Milk Production Research at USDA
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is doing innovative research to help farmers get more production from livestock for less cost.For more information:www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahomehttp://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_mai……
More Farmers See Big Savings with Propane
The propane farm incentive program had record high enrollment in 2013 showing significant fuel reduction savings. Over 300 participants enrolled and Propane Education and Research Council Director of Business Development…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…it was first confirmed in the country last year even though PEDv it is not a reportable disease under international standards. PEDv only affects pigs and does not pose a…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…2014 (Farm Bill), will strengthen rural American communities by supporting local and regional markets and improving access to fresh, healthy, and nutritious high quality products for millions of Americans. The…
Mix Tank App Aides in Product Application
As farmers finish up their planting operations, applicators and growers are already thinking ahead. Farmers want to be as efficient as possible when it comes to tank mixing and applying…
Kubota Tractor Corporation Named ‘Dealer’s Choice’ for Second Consecutive Year
Kubota Management Group TORRANCE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Kubota Tractor Corporation has received the number one rating and “Dealer’s Choice Award” among Tractor Manufacturers, according to the North American Equipment Dealers Association…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…$185,722 American Sheep Industry Association $123,798 American Soybean Association $5,198,548 Cotton Council International $3,199,712 Cranberry Marketing Committee $153,754 Leather Industries of America $210,730 National Renderers Association $682,463 National Sunflower Association…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…resources from the nation’s public, land-grant universities to its farmers, youth and communities. “UC Cooperative Extension is all about science and service,” said Barbara Allen-Diaz, UC vice president for the…