USDA announced Tuesday farmers and ranchers can update their crop acreage reports at any USDA office without having to visit another. USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency can…
USDA Launches Ag Resource Management Survey
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is beginning to collect data from more than 100,000 farmers and ranchers for the annual Agricultural Resource Management Survey. The survey looks at all aspects…
Analysis of California WaterFix Potential Effects
Analysis of California WaterFix Potential Effects Submitted to State Water Resources Control Board Evidence and Testimony Available for Water Right Hearing The Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Bureau of…
California Farmers Count Every Drop
…Service, Davis, CA Micro-sprinklers in a mature almond orchard in Merced County, CA. Photo by Amber Kerr Despite hopes for a drenching from El Niño, California farmers are facing another…
Many Still Pondering Low Water Allocations
…another few years. Essentially they are consolidating their resources around the highest-valued crops. Although that makes sense, it does reduce the productivity in other fruits and vegetables, and if you…
Strawberry Picking and Buying Tips
…few tips on how to make your berries last as long as possible. 1) Choose berries that have a bright red color, a natural shine and fresh looking green caps….
USDA Unveils New Improvement to Streamline Crop Reporting
…of your farm, conservation status, operator and owner information and much more,” said Dolcini. The new customer self-service portal, known as FSAFarm+, gives farmers and ranchers online access to securely…
Input Costs Determine Almond Acreage Removal
…small increase in almond acres removed last year according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll says that prices are down to a more normal…
Food Waste Research
…our nation’s natural resources. The announcement occurs just one week before world leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to address sustainable development practices, including sustainable…
Agri View: Problem for Honeybees
…Master Beekeeper and Program Associate – Apiculture, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service As though parasitic mites, hive beetles, a new strain of Nosema, and a legion…
Grilling Safely
…Bridgette Keefe, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA With the summer right around the corner, families across the country will take out their grills and start…
More Overhead Irrigation in California’s Future
…improving soil water-holding capacity and increasing productivity uniformity – a system that we refer to as conservation agriculture,” Mitchell said. “We are working to encourage adoption of conservation agriculture in…
Agri View: Different Crops
Everett Griner talks about America’s favorite crops and foods in today’s Agri View. Different Crops From: USDA Economic Research Service Crops Corn Corn is the most widely produced feed grain…
Secretary Ross Visits Dynamic School Ag programs in Calaveras County
…and distribution by running a vegetable box delivery program (CSA) and selling at farmers’ markets. They also are learning the power of service and giving back to their community by…