…production to the farm’s connection with the next generation of agriculture. Van Groningen discussed his involvement with FFA and agricultural education, including opportunities for students to visit the farm. Through…
California Pumpkin Season Underway as Van Groningen & Sons Nears 100 Years
…cattle feedlot. Pumpkins sold under the family’s Pampered Farms label are grown in San Joaquin County, which Van Groningen described as the second-largest pumpkin-producing county in the country. Unlike production…
4-H Roots Trace Back to the Smith-Lever Act of 1914
…practical assistance to farmers, producers and their families, helping bring agricultural knowledge and research directly into rural communities. Extension services provided information and assistance in areas including agricultural production, livestock…
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options for Organic Stone Fruit Growers
…the specialty crop sector. More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Growers USDA Farm Production and Conservation Undersecretary Richard Fordyce said the change is part of an ongoing effort to improve crop…
Jason Giannelli: California Water, Farming and the Next Generation
…farms in Kern and Kings counties, with approximately 99 percent of its production dedicated to dairy feed. Current activities include harvesting corn silage, milo and Sudan grass while preparing fields…
Specialty Crop Leaders Push for Trade, Food Safety and Farm Bill Changes
…deploy similar technology. Later in the program, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce discussed changes to Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs, including the…
FELS Helps California Farmers Navigate Labor Compliance
…said another priority is helping consumers better understand agriculture. She shared an experience in a grocery store when another shopper confronted her with negative claims about cattle production and corporate…
Retractable Roof Systems Offer Weather Protection for High-Value Crops
…affected. An Alternative to Traditional Production Cravo’s approach creates an option between completely open-field production and fully enclosed growing systems. Traditional greenhouses can provide significant environmental control, but they may…
Warm Spring Cuts California Pistachio and Almond Yields
…is creating another challenging production year for California tree nut growers. How final harvest numbers compare with current estimates will become clearer as additional orchards are harvested and production data…
California Water, Farming and Ag Technology in Focus
…agricultural production, rural employment, local economies and concerns about conditions such as Valley fever. Fuel costs are another major concern. Giannelli explains how his operation purchased diesel early as part…
Gage A. Kent and the Birth of Kent Feeds: Feeding Better Cattle Without the Filler
…feed and nutritional supplements designed specifically to support their development. It was a straightforward idea, but it reflected an important shift in agricultural thinking: better livestock production could begin with…
Propane Offers California Farmers an Alternative as Energy Costs Rise
…Newland said. For farmers facing higher expenses for labor, fertilizer, freight, water and other inputs, controlling energy costs can become an important part of managing the overall cost of production….
John Duarte: Water, Crops and California Ag Future
…saying long-term trials have shown strong production results compared with UCV1 seedling material. Almond production is also coming in below expectations in many areas, according to Duarte. He discussed the…
FELS Helps California Farmers Navigate Complex Labor Compliance
…attorneys. Its Labor Management Consultants are bilingual, understand production agriculture and can conduct training directly in the field. Genasci says these consultants can also serve as a bridge between employers…