…Agricultural Sciences and Technology squad won the state team championship. Carlson, an Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary major from Elk Grove, now advances to compete at the national contest — the American Farm…
Fresno County Cotton Plowdown Requirements
PRESS RELEASE: Fresno County Cotton Plowdown Requirements Les Wright, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer FRESNO… Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, Les Wright, urges all cotton growers to complete their plowdown activities as soon as…
No Changes in Citrus Crop Forecast from USDA
The December USDA citrus crop forecast was delivered this morning by Jim Ewing of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service from Washington DC. No changes are recorded for California citrus…
California Delegation Water Letter to Obama, Brown
…allocation announcement by the California Department of Water Resources further highlights the dire situation we are facing for the coming years. This problem needs the immediate attention of both national…
CIT Director Named National Irrigation ‘Person of the Year’
…a member of the “Smart” Water Application Technologies Executive Committee; an honorary member of the American Society of Irrigation Consultants; a Fellow with the California Council for Science and Technology;…
Cattle on Feed Report
Sabrina Hill has the state and national cattle on feed reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Cotton Plowdown Deadline
It’s that time of year again when cotton growers are required to comply with the Cotton Plowdown Regulations. The regulations were established in 1967 to combat the threat of spreading…
Weather Watch for Citrus Growers
…Currently, about 85 percent of the state’s citrus crop is still on the trees and vulnerable to freeze damage. According to the National Weather Services, the Fresno-area is looking at…
Support Agriculture while Buying Gifts
…in the Sacramento area here. You can also keep in mind that agriculture is more than things to eat. Look for material made from California cotton and other crafty items…
NASS Will Produce Fewer Surveys in 2014
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will continue produce a reduced number of statistical surveys in fiscal year 2014. Julie McPeake reports. Click to open or download audio report….
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
…eliminate water quality exceedances, improve waterbird habitat for waterfowl and migratory species, and much more.NRCS is now engaged in a two-year Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) survey with USDA’s National…
CA Ag Secretary Ross on Water
…issues. Click to open or download audio report. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross spoke at the 70th annual convention for the National association of Farm Broadcasters….
AgNeTVideo: California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Comments on Dairy
California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross was one of five state Ag Secretaries invited to speak at the annual meeting of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
Cotton Producers Could See Higher Prices This Season
USDA’s Gary Crawford reports the U.S. cotton producers are picking a crop right now forecast at just over 13 million bales but the world marketing situation is full of uncertainties….