…50 percent consistently. He also recommended that farmers covered by crop insurance meet with an agent before proceeding. “Many will provide coverage for a drought, but one aspect is the…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
…and support to farmers and ranchers to implement conservation practices that will provide safe and diverse food sources for honey bees. For example, appropriate cover crops or rangeland and pasture…
Addressing Cover Crops and Soil Health
Cover crops as a significant tool for soil conservation and health? The NRCS Chief and others say “Yes”. Rod Bain reports. Rod Bain reports on soil health…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
…opportunities for all producers. Finally, the data illustrate the strength of diversity in crop production, markets, people and land use across the agricultural sector. While the aging nature of the…
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
…typical crop year, and drought had a major impact on U.S. agriculture, affecting crop yields, production and prices. NASS is still reviewing all 2012 Census items to the county level…
California Crop Progress for 02-19-14
Sabrina Hill checks in on crop progress around the state….
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
Courtesy of Ag Alert by the California Farm Bureau Federation Just as milk prices are improving, fierce competition for hay and limited water supplies to grow other feed crops have…
Drought Assistance for Specialty Crops
Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley The livestock programs got the big dollars, but specialty crops are not left out of the President’s drought relief…
AgNet West Exclusive Interview with Secretary Vilsack
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Continuing coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to the Central Valley AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill had a one-on-one discussion with US Agriculture Secretary…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…has made $20 million available from its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands in California. These enhancements include irrigation efficiency, cover crops, orchard…
Citrus Industry This Week: Biological Psyllid Control; Crop Forecast
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam, information on biological control of citrus psyllids and the latest crop forecast. Want to…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…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…