…for the program with a Specialty Crop Block Grant, and our Office of Farm to Fork is helping participating schools source directly from California growers. I’m pleased to note that…
USDA Launches Site to Provide Climate Information to Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA has launched a Climate Hubs web site. The new site provides a portal for farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and others to find useful, practical information to help cope…
Almond Board: Water Issues Lead to High Salinity
In drought years, growers are more reliant on groundwater and water quality becomes an issue. Water Issues Lead to High Salinity Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll said soil salinity…
The Western View: History of Water Wars
In this week’s Western View, Len Wilcox tells the story of the Owens Valley water wars. Western View 10-22-14 Hear the Western View every Wednesday during Farm City Newsday. To…
USDA Releases New State-by-State “Made in Rural America” Report
…America. The report’s state by state fact sheets are available at www.usda.gov/opportunities. This four-minute USDA video looks at various innovations from agricultural products by USDA and its private sector partners….
Cold Storage Report
…from last year. Stocks of pork bellies were down 26 percent from last month but up 44 percent from last year. Read the full USDA Cold Storage Report here. (.pdf)…
AgNeTVideo: Paul Wenger on Proposition 1
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger tells us why he’s voting yes for Proposition 1 and says we should, too….
AgNeTVideo: Paul Wenger Visits AgNet West Booth to Discuss Props 1 and 2
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger stopped by the AgNet West booth at the 2014 CAPCA convention to speak with Farm News Director Sabrina Hill about two important propositions on…
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…APH Yield Exclusion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency and Farm Service Agency staff worked hard to implement several 2014 Farm Bill programs ahead of schedule, such…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Farm Bill Provision for Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…Vilsack and Risk Management Agency Administrator Brandon Willis comments on the premiums. How will premiums affect farmers? With the APH Yield Exclusion, Vilsack discusses those affected by drought? Farmers affected…
Early Walnut Harvesting
Like many other crops in California, harvest for walnuts started a little early this season. Early Walnut Harvesting Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins says some growers in Lake and…
New “Produce Innovation Award” for Growers Offers $10K and More to Winner
…Act fast to get your innovations on the farm recognized. The application window for this first year’s Bayer Crop Science Produce Innovation Award closes January 5, 2015. Award” Offers $10K…
Schedule Set for 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Workshops
…am to 11:30 am Alameda County Farm Bureau, 638 Enos Way, Alameda, CA 94551 MONTEREY COUNTY: November 13, 2014 (Thursday) from 9:30 am to 11:30 am Grower-Shipper Association, 512 Pajaro…
Warmer Temperatures Equal Less Pears
Climate change and warmer temperatures create a perfect environment for fire blight. Warmer Temperatures Equal Less Pears Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins says her area in northern California is…