Data collection is underway for the big August USDA Crop Production Report. Gary Crawford has the story. Click to open or download audio report…
USDA Crop Forecast
If weather over the last month is any indication, the next USDA crop forecast should show very good production prospects. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio…
Citrus Expo E-newsletter: Certified Crop Adviser Units; GAPs for Processed Fruit
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-newsletter includes details on available Cerified Crop Adviser units and a preview of a session on Good Agricultural Practices for processed fruit. The…
Condition of Corn Crop
Recent rain made a very small impact on overall corn progress. The corn crop around the nation is very important to California dairy and livestock operations, as it greatly influences…
Tulare Pomegranate Crop Sees Ups and Downs
…remain a smaller crop for most counties. Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita presented the crop report to the Board of Supervisor earlier this week. Overall, the county had another…
Tulare County 2012 Crop Report
Tulare County released its crop report Tuesday. Sabrina Hill has more on how the industry has changed over the last year in the state’s second-top producing county. Click to open…
Changes to USDA Insurance
USDA is combining some of its Area Risk Protection Insurance offerings for the upcoming crop year. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Some of Nation’s Corn Crop Declining
There’s some short term dryness in the southwestern Corn Belt and it’s showing up in a decline in the condition of the corn crop. Susan Carter reports. Click to open…
Changes to Crop and Price Forecasts
USDA made some changes to its previous crop and price forecasts. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Citrus Industry E-news: Crop Forecast; Summer Psyllid Control
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes the last citrus crop forecast of the season and ways to control psyllids and other summer pests. Want to learn…
Heat Affecting California Crops
…the heat. Meanwhile, the cotton crop is benefiting from the heat and is progressing well, also with low insect pressure. The heat is also causing accelerated crop development in almonds….
Possible Changes in Crop Outlook Report
Farmers and traders are speculating now on whether or not USDA will change its previous crop production and price forecasts when its new outlook report comes out Thursday. Gary Crawford…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Four
It’s harvest season for the state’s most dangerous crop. Sabrina Hill continues our series on marijuana and California agriculture, with what you should do if you suspect someone is using…
AgNet West e-News: Marijuana and Ag Series; Immigration Bill; Almond Crop Forecast
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on marijuana and agriculture, the Immigration Bill; and the almond crop forecast. Click here to view the current issue….