We all know water is a big problem in California. It becomes very complex – but the root of the problem is simple: most of the water in California falls…
Crops of the Future Collaborative Funds Downy Mildew Research at UC Davis
The first research grant issued through the Crops of the Future Collaborative from the Foundation of Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) will be focused on addressing downy mildew in lettuce….
Bankers Expect Farmland Prices to Continue Decline
…the past 12 months and expect farmland prices to fall by another 3.2 percent over the next 12 months. An Illinois lender says “more than ever,” farmland values are extremely…
Celebrating National Nut Day
…those in temperate climates, as they store acorns and other nuts during the autumn months to keep from starving during late fall, all winter and early spring. I’m Cathy Isom……
The Western View: The Blob is Back
…of warm water in the north Pacific, brought about by an even larger mountain of warm air, a high pressure system that has kept Alaska warm and dry this fall….
Agri View: Farm Income Declined…Again
…net farm income is expected to fall 13 percent from last year. One source put that figure at over 3 billion dollars. There are a host of figures involved when…
USDA Announces Deregulation of GE Low-Gossypol Cotton
…PPRA that this variety of GE cotton is unlikely to pose a plant pest risk to agricultural crops or other plants in the United States and is deregulating this variety…
Benefits of Fall Planting of Fast-Growing Trees
Cathy Isom gives us some of the benefits of planting fast-growing trees in the Fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Benefits of Fall Planting of Fast-Growing Trees…
Agri View: Trade War Damage
…these crops. But, what about the people who buy the crops? Finally, how many jobs will be affected? How will it change when it is over? That’s Agri View for…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…barley, canola, corn, grain sorghum, wheat and other crops. In the next few months payments will be triggered for rice, chickpeas, sunflower seeds, flaxseed, mustard seed, rapeseed, safflower, crambe, and…
Tractor Supply Company Shows Support During National 4-H Week
…Fall Paper Clover campaign. “We are excited to partner with Tractor Supply on this annual fundraising campaign,” University of California’s statewide 4-H Youth Development Program Director Shannon Horrillo said. “The…
Agri View: Value of Bugs Pollinating Crops
Everett Griner talks about bugs of value to farmers for pollinating crops in today’s Agri View. Value of Bugs Pollinating Crops A lot has been said about the decline of…
Roberts: We’re Making Progress on Farm Bill
…amount of funding from Midwest-based crops to cotton. The so-called “Big Four” leaders of the conference committee, Senators Roberts and Stabenow along with Representatives Conaway and Collin Peterson, are waiting…
Agri View: Pineapple – World Known Crop
Everett Griner talks about a crop that is marked across the world in today’s Agri View. Pineapple – World Known Crop Pineapple. One of the tastiest crops we grow. It…