…(USDA) citrus crop forecast were in Florida. Red grapefruit decreased 3 percent, going from 8.5 million boxes to 8.2 million boxes. The projection for honey tangerines increased from 600,000 boxes…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 9
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…USDA, the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, and CDFA are working collaboratively with residents on this project. The quarantine area in Los Angeles County measures 74 square miles, bordered on…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…should be ensuring that the local Groundwater Sustainability Agency being formed to manage the basin is knowledgeable of and sensitive to the needs of farmers and ranchers. This may be…
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…is slated for Jan. 24-26. Steve Adler is associate editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at sadler@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Farmer Big Data
Why the Farm Bureau wants to hear from farmers about today’s technology. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This Land of Ours – Farmer Data Survey The American…
Women in Agriculture Seminar Series This Week
…Agriculture for Mentoring and Empowerment (WAME) and focuses on several aspects of agricultural issues and careers. Several industry leaders are scheduled to speak, including USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden and…
Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population
…providing a butterfly habitat. For seed questions, growers may contact the American Seed Trade Association, and for information on funding, they should head to their local Farm Service Agency office….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 8
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…viable treatment. Photo courtesy of USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded $20.1 million in grants to university researchers for research and extension projects to help citrus producers…
Agri View: Fire Ant Danger
…expand to thousands of individuals. Some colonies may be polygynous (having multiple queens per nest). Learn more about the fire ant here. Image credit: (right) By Stephen Ausmus – http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/graphics/photos/dec04/k11622-1.htm…
El Nino And Reduced U.S. Drought Coverage
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes how El Nino has contributed to reduced drought coverage across the nation since mid-October. El Nino And Reduced Drought Coverage “A lot of this…
Application Deadline for 2016 Conservation Stewardship Program is March 31
…CSP program description and application for producers are available at: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/ca/programs/financial/csp/ For more on technical and financial assistance available through conservation programs, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or a local USDA service center….
Cost Estimates for Growing Romaine Hearts and Organic Spinach Released
…based upon a hypothetical farm operation of a well-managed farm, using practices common to the region. Input and reviews were provided by growers, UC ANR Cooperative Extension farm advisors and…