…programs will also be available. Upcoming application deadlines for federal programs include crop insurance programs offered by the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (February 28th); non-insured crop insurance offered by the…
Costa Introduces Drought Relief Legislation
…to meet basic public health and safety needs; to prevent the loss of permanent crops; and to minimize economic damage caused by the drought; · Mandates that the federal government…
No Change in USDA Citrus Crop Forecast for California
…were slight changes for grapefruit, tangerines and the yield projections for Valencia as well as non Valencia orange yield. 02-10-14 USDA citrus crop forecast The next USDA citrus crop forecast…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…grow crops for 3 seasons – spring, summer, and winter. We want to put our crops in our own farm store that sells wholesome, organic vegetables. While we’re doing this,…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…streamlined to make farm programs more accountable. Strengthens crop insurance, a successful public/private partnership that ensures farmers invest in their own risk management. Provides historic reforms to dairy policy by…
Livestock and Crop Report for 02-07-14
We check in on livestock and cattle for the week of February 7th. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….
California’s Water Shortage Could Idle Hundreds of Thousands of Crop Acres
Farmers in California may end up idling nearly half-a-million acres of cropland this year. That would not only cause billions of dollars in economic damage – it would very likely…
Citrus Damage Estimates to Come
…listen live online to the USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Monday February 10th. CLICK HERE to test your audio stream for our upcoming “LIVE” webcast coverage of the release of USDA’s…
Freeze Impact on California Citrus Crop
Damage estimates from California and an upcoming USDA forecast will clarify the amount of freeze damage to much the California citrus crop. Click here to listen to the report….
Corn Growers Thank Senate for Farm Bill Passage
…that the new legislation provides the farmers the option to participate in either the revenue-based Agriculture Risk Coverage program (with county or farm-level options) or a Price Loss Coverage program…
NCC Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Passage, Urges President Obama’s Signature
…this comprehensive five-year farm bill includes provisions important to the U.S. cotton industry’s viability. That includes authorization of a new crop insurance product tailored to cotton production and the inclusion…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
…future. Funds are available statewide to install a number of conservation practices including irrigation efficiency, cover crops, rehabilitation of existing spring developments, protection of grazing lands, and other supporting components….
CFBF: Water Crisis Will Lead to Severe Problems
…24 percent while tonnage of crop production has increased 34 percent. “We’re consistently achieving more crop per drop. But greater efficiency can only go so far, and when water allocations…
ASTA 2014 Vegetable Seed Conference Offers Many Critical Updates
…packed with activities and business talks involving participants from 27 countries this year. Attendees span the spectrum of the seed industry segment dealing in specialty crops, and considering AgNet Media’s…