…survey of more than 2500 California farmers conducted in the first two weeks of March. Sabrina Hill has the numbers for California crops. California Prospective Field Crop Plantings Report Released…
Tree Nut Crops and Nutrient Management
…key points and discusses the protocol. Tree Nut Crops and Nutrient Management For protocol discussed by Patrick Brown visit: Crop Nutrient Status & Demand in Almond: Patrick Brown For our…
New Report Says PEDv Will Cause “Significant Shortfall”
…7 percent less pork production, this implies an exceptional opportunity for the U.S. chicken industry as the protein of last resort. U.S. chicken production would have to rise by 8…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
New restrictions have been placed on an important crop protection tool used on more than 40 different California fruit, vegetable, tree and vine crops. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation…
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy
…our nation’s great agricultural pioneer on National Ag Day. Dr. Borlaug’s groundbreaking work to advance agricultural production and his steadfast support of new technologies have saved billions from hunger and…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…in Watsonville, said farms in the Oxnard growing region—which typically plant a second crop in the summer for fall production—may not be able to do that this year. “If the…
California Weekly Crop Progress Report
Sabrina Hill reports the progress of crops around the state. California Weekly Crop Progress Report…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…decisions Expanded options for organic crop insurance to protect farmers Expanded exemptions for organic producers who are paying into commodity “check off” programs, and authority for USDA to consider an…
Helados La Tapatia, Inc. Recalls Products
…the products and their UPC codes is provided. The production of the products has been suspended while FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the problem. Consumers…
Grapevine Leaf Removal Timing is Critical
…there is a particular time it needs to be done. By doing this, growers can fight against a wide variety of crop damaging issues. Grapevine Leaf Removal Timing is Critical…
Grape Growers get Insight on Top Issues
…the top problem of powdery mildew. UC Davis Plant Pathologist Doug Gubler talked about effective ways farmers can identify if they have a problem with their crop. Grape Growers Meeting…
Debate Over GMO’s Continues
…at Biotechnology Industry Organization, Dr. Cathleen Enright says they are vital to the future of our food production. Debate Over GMO’s Continues For more from Dr. Enright, please CLICK HERE….
Red Meat and Poultry Production Lowered
…total red meat and poultry production was lowered from last month as higher beef production is more than offset by lower pork, broiler and turkey production. Randall Weiseman has the…
Farm Bill Cotton Info Comes to CA
…of 2014. NCC Farm Bill Meetings The Council says the Farm Bill will help farmers manage risk with a crop insurance product tailored to cotton production. The comprehensive five-year farm…