…potential to see significant damage from Botryosphaeria fungi. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says research has shown that open wounds is the issue, and high scale populations can create…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…the land we farm,” said Craig McNamara, president of CSBFA. “What the drought is doing in regard to long-term land values and farm financing options is also critical to future…
California Angus Genomics Forum
…Amen, genetic service director, will address genetic selection. Topics include a review of the basics, focusing on expected progeny differences and dollar value indexes; and genomic tools for seedstock selection,…
Syndrome Causing Olive Tree Damage Overseas
…quick olive decline in Italy is causing widespread dieback, and the bacteria that causes the syndrome basically chokes out the tree. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says the deadly…
July Fourth Cookout Costs Less This Year, Still Under $6 Per Person
…and still comes in at less than $6 per person, says the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Farm Bureau’s informal survey reveals the average cost for a summer cookout for…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
…system can offer a community. As part of today’s announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released an updated state-by-state “Made in Rural America” report illustrating the impact of USDA’s…
Administration Places Politics Over Producers
USDA APHIS released their final rules for the Importation of Fresh Beef from Northern Argentina and a Region in Brazil. With this step by the Administration, these areas with a…
California Represented in 2015 Beef Leaders Institute
…has served as a county representative for the California Farm Bureau commodity advisory committee, focusing on beef cattle, as well as serving as a Farm Bureau state convention delegate. Ashley…
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1
…Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. If electing higher coverage for 2016, dairy producers can either pay the premium in full at the time of enrollment or pay a minimum of…
U.S. Wheat Growers See TPA as First Step to Increased Export Opportunity
…look forward to continuing to work with the Administration to finalize strong trade deals for America’s wheat farmers. NAWG is a federation of 22 state wheat grower associations that works…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review June 26
…this edition of USDA Week In Review, the bats and the bees, saving a hospital, and helping the Caribbean. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov www.nifa.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
…Valley. Authored by Congressman David Valadao (CA-21), the bill is a regional, collaborative and bi-partisan effort that will ease the water supply issues plaguing communities, schools, farms, farm laborers and…
California to the Midwest: Hops Farm Tour
…to the area. She is participating in several farm tours. Here are photos and an interview from a hops farm in Arkansaw, Wis. Hops Farm Interview This slideshow requires JavaScript….
USDA’s Expanding Broadband to Rural America – Part 2
…and how the businesses are now thriving thanks to a commitment by the USDA. Rural Broadband-part 2 More information on rural broadband and the USDA can be found at USDA.gov….