Contracted production of California processing tomatoes is forecast at a record high 14.0 million tons, averaging 48.61 tons per acre, according to a survey conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in San Luis Obispo County
…quarantine area in and around the City of San Luis Obispo measures 97 square miles, bordered on the north by the Los Padres National Forest Boundary; on the east by…
EPA Finally Hands Over Maps Detailing the Extent of their WOTUS Proposal
…McDonald, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association environmental counsel. “Unfortunately, it is just another blatant contradiction to the claims of transparency this Administration insists they maintain.” These maps are very similar to…
Table Olive Growers Report a ‘Real Bad’ Crop
…tons—down from last year’s crop of 91,000 tons—Adin Hester, president of the Olive Growers Council of California, said he thinks the estimate is “on the high side” based on what…
NFU Withdraws from Beef Checkoff Working Group
The National Farmers Union has withdrawn from the working group attempting to reach a consensus on changes to the beef checkoff program. Randall Weisman has more. NFU Withdraws from Beef…
USDA Reopens Chinese Market Access for California Citrus
…Strong agricultural exports contribute to a positive U.S. trade balance, create jobs, boost economic growth and support President Obama’s National Export Initiative goal of doubling all U.S. exports by the…
Farmers’ Markets Help Low-Income Families
…and vegetables. Here are some resources for finding a farmers’ market near you. USDA National Farmers’ Market Directory California Farmers’ Markets Association California Certified Farmers’ Market Southern California Farmers’ Markets…
USDA To Measure Small Grain Production
During the first two weeks of September, growers of small grains around the country will receive survey forms from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The…
Weekly Crop Check-In
…problematic in scattered areas. Cotton continued to push along toward an early finish. Less than a quarter of the crop showed bolls opening by week’s end. The crop was rated…
NFU on COOL: Consumers Have a Right To Know
The National Farmers Union speaks out about COOL and the consumer’s right to know from where their food originates. Sabrina Hill has more. National Farmers Union on COOL National Farmers…
California Table Olive Probability Survey Report
The 2014 California table olive forecast is 50,000 tons, down 45 percent from last year’s crop of 91,000 tons, according to a survey conducted by the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics…
California Raisin Grape Objective Measurement Report
The California raisin-type variety grape forecast is 1.95 million tons, down 13 percent from the 2013 final production. Based on the objective measurement survey conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Next Week
…for implementing the provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill. Cotton producers now have a risk management tool in place,” said Garcia. “To help us provide the best service possible, cotton…
Mexico Trade Mission and Ag Labor Issues – Looking Forward
…objective is to help curb migrant worker abuse on a national and international basis, and provide stronger assurances to California agricultural employers that migrant labor employed within a H-2A program…