…as much honey as the next state South Dakota but its bee numbers have incurred such heavy losses that in 2011, though still second, California’s honey production fell by nearly…
Fresno’s National Ag Week and Nutrition Month
…County farmers and ranchers produced more than $7.04 billion in agriculture production at the farm gate. Although California agriculture still faces many challenges, such as the on-going drought that continues…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…cover the production and handling of certified organic products from farm to market. For farmers and ranchers growing organics, the USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs that can help….
Thank a Farmer Today
…per acre, averaging 168.4 bushels per acre (bpa). By comparison, in the early 1990s, average yields were in the 100–120 bpa range, and total corn production averaged about 7.5 billion…
Agri View: Sweet Onion Thing
…a sweet onion of certain varieties, grown in a production area defined by law of the U.S. state of Georgia and by the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)….
Ag Students Win State Farm Bureau Discussion Titles
…positive group discussion and is hosted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Senior agricultural business student Jacob Vazquez (Cottonwood) was also one of four individual finalists. Fresno State’s team also…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
…water on over 400 million acres nationwide. “Across the country, locally-driven efforts are having a positive effect on conservation and production,” said Vilsack. “RCPP serves as a valuable vehicle for…
Agri View: Farm Family Honor
…contest is designed for those who have more than 50% of their income subject to normal production risk. From: Family Farming in America What is Family Farming and Associated Problems…
Vilsack, Obama Travel to Cuba
…Vilsack will use this second trip to Cuba to discuss opportunities for collaboration in agriculture among the United States and Cuba, better understand how climate change is affecting agricultural production…
$14.5 Million in Available Funding for Plant-Biotic Research
…brightest scientists and extension personnel, have resulted user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, controlling water availability, increasing food production, finding new sources…
Quest to Convert Algae to Biofuel
…said Elton Gonçalves, a former UF/IFAS doctoral student in the plant molecular and cellular biology program. In fact, the team’s research showed that ROC40 helps control lipid production when the…
Agri View: Oh Real Christmas Tree
…recycling programs throughout the United States. For every Real Christmas Tree harvested, 1 to 3 seedlings are planted the following spring. There are about 350,000 acres in production for growing…
Farm and Ranch Safety Week
…for farmers. Farm Bureau wants to raise awareness of this fact to those involved in production agriculture by sponsoring Agriculture Safety Awareness Week just prior to spring planting season. Spring…
Commodity Classic Underway
…are going to affect your bottom line. How new technology and innovation can impact your profitability and production. So take full advantage of the educational sessions offered throughout Commodity Classic….