…Chin explained. “The only region in California that is doing some winter planting is the Salinas Valley, Santa Maria area and down into Arizona.” Chin and Scott holding a flat…
Wheat Growers Association President Resigns for Potential FSA Appointment
…the role as president until the 2018 Commodity Classic, when the association will hold its next officer election, in Anaheim, California. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
“Despite the heavy losses, California has a massive #cannabis industry that grows an est. 13M pounds per year. ” Courtesy of GreenState/Twitter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that…
California President Leads 2017-18 National FFA
Students from Arizona, California, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, and Oklahoma have been elected by delegates throughout the United States to serve on the 2017-18 National FFA Officer team. President Breanna Holbert…
Raisin Prices Offset by Lower Production
…growers switching to other commodities such as almonds has also caused a significant reduction in raisin grape acreage. “Just 17 years ago we had 280,000 bearing acres of raisin grapes…
Bloomberg Speculates Illegal Spraying Caused Dicamba Injuries
…spray drift. Arkansas’ State Plant Board received almost a thousand complaints alone this year. A number of complaints prompted the Environmental Protection Agency to place to regulations for dicamba herbicides,…
Developing the Next Generation of California Farmers
…next generation for future success in agriculture. The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) program has also been a key figure in training young farmers and ranchers to thrive in…
Almond Board: Almond Leadership Program
…in the program. Listen to the interview: From the Almond Board: In 2009, Almond Board of California (ABC) set out to encourage a new group of individuals with diverse backgrounds…
USDA Offers Support to People and Communities Affected by California Wildfires
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that USDA is making resources available to help rural people and communities recover from the effects of California wildfires. “While…
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…California-Merced, Merced, California, $250,000 University of California-Riverside, Riverside, California, $250,000 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, $250,000 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico, $250,000 University…
2016 Crop Experienced Lowest Raisin Prices in Over a Decade
…in prices for the 2000 crop. An oversupply of raisins was the major contributor to such low prices. California packers were holding onto a significant amount of product from the…
Almond Matters: First Rains Mean Weed Control Begins
The “Almond Matters” segment, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, is back for another season. Some areas of the state saw a small amount of rain last week. Valent’s…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…years of farming dates in Southern California. A Latino farmer panel discussion will be followed by the first session of workshops. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear speakers present…
USDA Offers Help to California Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set aside $4 million to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the California wildfires recover. USDA also announced Monday that households impacted by…