…relief to farmers affected by severe weather, including drought. The Actual Production History (APH) Yield Exclusion, available nationwide for farmers of select crops starting next spring, allows eligible producers who…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Farm Bill Provision for Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…Yield exclusion for the 2015 crop year will include corn, soy beans, spring wheat, cotton, grain sorghum, rice, barley, canola, sunflowers, peanuts and popcorn. New Farm Bill Provision Announced Secretary…
CDFA Awards $3.6 Million to Assist Farmers with Drought Through the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…that reduce GHG emissions; soil moisture sensors; and irrigation scheduling programs that apply water based on crop needs. “These projects are critical because they allow farmers to continue production while…
Almond Board Announces Bee Management Practices
…almonds through its research-based approach to all aspects of marketing, farming and production on behalf of the more than 6,000 California Almond growers and processors, many of whom are multi-generational…
World Food Day a Reminder of Everyday Challenges With Food Access
…projects funded this year include programs in Chico and Sacramento seeking to improve access through community gardens for low-income residents and educational opportunities in both nutrition and urban production. We…
Agri View: Universal Drought
Everett Griner talks about future food production needing water in today’s Agri View. Universal Drought…
States Upset over CA Egg Lawsuit Dismissal
…based on production practices. Sabrina Hill has more. States Upset over Lawsuit Dismissal A California law bars eggs from states that fail to provide larger cages for hens. A lawsuit,…
Agri View: Pumpkin Season
Everett Griner talks about pumpkin production still exceeding demand in today’s Agri View. Pumpkin Season…
USDA Invests Nearly $118 Million to Support America’s Specialty Crop Producers
…improve crop characteristics, identifying and addressing threats from pests and diseases, improving production and profitability, developing new production innovations and technologies, and developing methods to respond to food safety hazards….
California Navel Orange Production Forecast
…trees per acre, bearing acreage, and oranges per box were used in the statistical models estimating production. The varieties forecast in this report include conventional, organic, and specialty Navel oranges…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
The 2014 California walnut production is forecast at a record 545,000 tons, up 11 percent from 2013’s production of 492,000 tons. This forecast is based on the 2014 Walnut Objective…
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…
Merced County Farm Bureau Hosting the 3rd Annual FARM2U Day
…works within the food supply chain or with natural resources. Specific topics will include: water, plant production, livestock production, processing, nutrition and safety. For some of these students in attendance…
United States and Brazil Reach Agreement to End WTO Cotton Dispute
…for guarantees under the GSM-102 Program, a final transfer of funds to the Brazil Cotton Institute, and limitations on new disputes against U.S. cotton domestic support programs and the GSM-102…