…Marijuana should be legal. It’s a matter of it is here, in much larger quantity that ever before, and it is the biggest cash crop in the state of California….
Nitrogen Management Training for Growers
…growers who don’t want to rely on crop advisors when it comes to their nutrient management. Monk says the certification will be based off of the training crop advisors get….
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
The USDA, NASS, Pacific Regional Office today released the crop production report for July. The latest survey, which was conducted during the last week of June and the first week…
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County
…few years. “Citrus is a cherished part of our landscape and our shared history, as well as a major agricultural crop,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “CDFA is moving quickly…
Record Number of Farmers and Ranchers Certified Under 2014 Farm Bill Conservation Compliance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that over 98.2 percent of producers have met the 2014 Farm Bill requirement to certify conservation compliance to qualify for crop insurance premium…
Final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast of 2014-15 Season Has Changes on Oranges
The final citrus crop forecast was released by Mark Hudson of USDA/NASS, Washington D.C. today. Hudson reported changes in California Non-Valencia and Valencia oranges. Final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast July…
USDA Energy Biomass Retrieval Incentives
…Crop Assistance Program also provides financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who produce new sources of energy biomass by growing eligible crops on contract acres within approved BCAP project areas….
Agri View: Using Leftovers
Everett Griner talks about different uses found for crop residue in today’s Agri View. Using Leftovers…
Local Residents Urged To Declare Why “Citrus Matters” To Los Angeles
…under quarantine for the psyllid which continues to spread across the state. Along with Bayer CropScience and California Citrus Mutual, City Councilmember Gil Cedillo announced today, July 2 that, “Citrus…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…honey bee health projects. Since 1995, ABC has invested more than any other crop on research related to honey bee health. This includes researching solutions to Varroa mite and other…
Almond Board: New Regulations for Growers Using Chlorpyrifos
In today’s Almond Update, we hear about new regulations for California growers of any crop who use chlorpyrifos. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update June 25 There are new regulations…
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
…discussion will cover RCC efforts in the areas of meat inspection and certification, plant health, and animal health. U.S. RCC website: http://trade.gov/RCC/ Canada RCC website: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/transforming-the-cfia/regulatory-modernization/regulatory-cooperation-council/usfda-partnership/eng/1427426961555/1427427039122 Join the Call: Conference…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Fresno Raisin Grower
…of a raisin farmer, who brought before them the USDA’s raisin program. During bumper crop years, this program takes the excess raisins from growers, in order to keep market prices…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management for Food Safety and Quality Control
…levels in the crop even before stockpiling, and watch the moisture closely after stockpiling. The Almond Board stockpiling guide state almonds should not be stockpiled if either the hull moisture…