The Climate Change Program Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of the Chief Economist today released and requested public comments on the report Science-Based Methods for Entity-Scale…
More on Honey Bee Research
Bees are vitally important to agriculture and a researcher in a nearby state is working hard to improve the future outlook for honey bees. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open…
California Pastures Remain Poor
California is still struggling when it comes to the conditions of our rangeland and pastures. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report US Agriculture Department meteorologist…
‘Recall Ready’ Training
Is your agriculture business “Recall Ready?” If you’re not sure, then the United Fresh Produce Association has an upcoming workshop you may be interested in. Their Recall Ready training workshop…
High-Tech Farming with Drones
…Aerobot 100, which was originally designed to be used as an eye in the sky for the military, police or fire department. With a camera attached on its bottom, it…
California Agriculture Headlines
…vines and turning to other crops. Introducing kids to agriculture is the theme of a training program. School gardens can be a great way to introduce kids to agriculture. And…
USDA Farm Service Agency Offers Several Programs
The USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs for farmers and ranchers. State Executive Director of California for the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, explains more. Click to Open…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. Payments to Brazil
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says U.S. payments to Brazil being jeopardized underscores the urgent need for Congress to pass a farm bill as soon as possible. Click to Open or…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Economic Security
In a recent radio address, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in order to bring about future economic security to the nation, the Congressional gridlock must be shattered. Click to Open…
Agriculture Crimes a Serious Problem
Agriculture crimes are a serious problem around California – especially in the state’s top producing county, Fresno. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims spoke recently on that topic, and explained how…
Farm Real Estate Values Up
…keep going up. In fact, it’s up as much as 50 percent over just the last four years. But, USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says that may not last. Click…
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in response to the discovery of the Oriental fruit fly in portions of the 29th Senate District that cover Los Angeles and Orange County….
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug- Top Invasive Pest in the U.S.
This one affects a variety of fruits and vegetables, including apples, peaches, figs, citrus, tomatoes, peppers and others. The U.S. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Administrator Sonny Ramaswamy says…
Learn More about Turfgrass and Landscape
The UC Riverside Department of Agricultural Operations is having a Turfgrass & Landscape Research Field Day. It’s scheduled for next month – September 12, from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm…