The nation’s farmers are looking at their options of farm bill programs, and many are deciding whether to choose the Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs. Sabrina Hill…
USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to address the increase of herbicide resistant weeds in U.S. agricultural systems. “Weed…
USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast has California All Oranges at 50.5 Million
Erick USDA Agricultural Statistics Administrator Candy Erick delivered the citrus crop forecast. California Non-Valencia is forecast at 40.5 million, and Valencia forecast is 10 million boxes. Harvest is expected to…
The Western View: Water Wars Part 1
In this week’s Western View, Len Wilcox talks about the history of water wars in the West. Water Wars 1 Hear the Western View every Wednesday during Farm City Newsday….
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Directors Support California Farm Bureau’s Voter Guide
…(YSFB) is a non-governmental, non-profit, voluntary membership California Corporation whose purpose is to protect and promote agricultural interests throughout Yuba and Sutter counties, by representing over 1,250 local YSFB members….
49ers and CA Dairy Families Award $10k Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant in Santa Clara
…Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Association/Foundation, National Hispanic Medical Association, National Medical Association and School Nutrition Association. Visit FuelUpToPlay60.com to learn more….
USDA Expands Access to Credit to Help More Beginning and Family Farmers
…an agricultural field. Also, individuals who own farmland under a different legal entity operating the farm now may be eligible for loans administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Producers…
CDFA Announces Notice of Funding Availability for “Calagplate” Grant Program
…plates through the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) have made this opportunity available. “Agricultural education represents a critical investment in the next generation of farmers, ranchers and agricultural leaders,”…
USDA Invests Nearly $118 Million to Support America’s Specialty Crop Producers
…the U.S. economy. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), will provide $66 million to state departments of agriculture for…
Weekly Column: Farm to School Programs Create New Opportunities for Farmers
…local economies. In school year 2011-2012, schools purchased $386 million in local food from farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and food processors and manufacturers. And an impressive 56 percent of school districts…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
…Measurement (O.M.) Survey, officially conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service August 1 through August 22, 2014. There were a few samples completed before August 1 for training and scheduling…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…agricultural production, has significant global implications as the world population continues to grow and food production must meet rising demand. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 2…
Raising the Bar; How Protecting You From Pesticides Has Changed
When David Robinson started as the agricultural commissioner in Merced County more than a decade ago, life was much simpler. He pretty much worked an eight to five office job….
Food Hubs Receive Financial Help
The USDA is allocating funds to promote regional food systems, and food hubs are a main focus. Food Hubs Receive Financial Help Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator Anne Alonzo announced three…