…Agricultural Land (TOTAL) survey. NASS is collecting data from both farm operators and landlords who are not farm operators to create a complete picture of farm costs, land ownership, demographics…
National Agriculture Week celebration planned at Fresno State
…www.squareup.com/market/enologysocietybudbreakbash. Weeklong promotions at the Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market at Fresno State include Taste Test Tuesday, Waffle Cone Wednesday and discounts on chickens for Thursday’s National Poultry Day….
Navel Orangeworm Management Based on Location
…Extension Farm Advisor Emily Symmes says almond growers need to be aware of different challenges they will face depending on where their orchards are located. Weather and neighboring crops can…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review March 13
…Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, partnering for healthier eating and a flowering of success. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov http://blogs.usda.gov/ www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Agri View: Crop Study
Everett Griner talks about farm research, a valuable tool in today’s Agri View. Crop Study…
Mating Disruption Showing Results on Orangeworm
…and now researchers are saying they can be beneficial. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Emily Symmes says results from many years of testing is showing they can be a valuable tool…
Safety First When Preparing Chicken Wings
Cathy Isom gives us some important safety tips the USDA wants you to know when preparing a popular party snack. Safety First When Preparing Chicken Wings…
Agri View: Gone Forever
Everett Griner talks about another farm icon vanishing forever in today’s Agri View. Gone Forever…
Low Water and Snowpack Level Concerns
Photo by Len Wilcox USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about the concerns of low water and snowpack levels in the west. Low Water and Snowpack Level Concerns…
Kern County Farm Bureau Irrigation Efficiency Program Awarded $400,000 Grant from Bay-Delta Initiative
…Farm Bureau’s application for assistance with irrigation efficiency was awarded $400,000 from the Bay Delta Initiative. Most of the valley’s portion of Kern County is located within the BDI focus…
28th Small Farm Conference in San Diego
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Showing small operations how to make farming successful is the focus of the California Small Farm Conference. Every year growers come to the conference to seek…
Water Quality
Corporate entities like a nationally known brewer are among those joining USDA as part of a National Water Quality Initiative. Cathy Isom looks at just how important this is. Water…
California Ag Day, National Agriculture Week Just Around the Corner
…(March 15-21). On March 18, the State Capitol will come alive with farm animals, educational displays, and entertainment all celebrating California’s great agricultural bounty during California Agriculture Day. The theme…
Initiatives Support Specialty Crop and Organic Research
Two USDA funding initiatives offer support for efforts to boost research for specialty crops and organics. Initiatives Support Specialty Crop and Organic Research…