…4.94. The lower trade reflected ideas that US farmers will have a window of opportunity this week to make decent progress on seeding corn. The market shrugged off a USDA…
9 California Counties Make Top 10 List for Ag Sales in the U.S.
…in the United States in 2012, and where, how and by whom they were grown. The data, which is reported at the national, state and county level, will help farmers,…
Statement from Ag Sec. Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
…bright and diverse body of talent to rural America.” Highlights of the 2012 Census of Agriculture data release include: 22% of all farmers were beginning farmers in 2012. That means…
Unused Technology
Everett Griner ponders…Why aren’t farmers using all this new technology to tell the “real” story? Unused Technology…
Old Farmers
Everett Griner looks at the new numbers just released. Old Farmers…
Subcommittee Examines Economic Factors, Regulatory Burdens Plaguing the Livestock Industry
…our members an opportunity to explore a variety of issues impacting the livestock industry. Our farmers and ranchers have endured a great deal over the past few years from record…
USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers
…assessing the impact of economic changes to new and beginning farmers, and conducting outreach activities which can inform relevant public policy to enhance small farmers’ well-being. For example, the University…
Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag
…is making rapid on-farm advances that benefit farmers and farm workers,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “We need to encourage more individuals…
Benefits of Census Numbers
The USDA believes some growers don’t realize the benefits of accurate census numbers. The National Agricultural Statistics Service has created an online notebook called “Your census, Your story.” so farmers…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…“This order cuts red tape to help get water to farmers more quickly, ensure communities have safe drinking water, protect vulnerable species and prepare for an extreme fire season. I…
Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater
…groundwater will pick up speed in coming weeks, and representatives from the California Farm Bureau Federation urged farmers and ranchers around the state to pay attention to the discussions. Statewide…
California March Planting Intentions Numbers Released
Rice Field California’s March Intentions estimates were based on a survey of more than 2500 California farmers. The numbers reflect planting intentions as of March 1st. Sabrina Hill has the…
USDA Video: Milk Production Research at USDA
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is doing innovative research to help farmers get more production from livestock for less cost.For more information:www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahomehttp://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_mai……
More Farmers See Big Savings with Propane
The propane farm incentive program had record high enrollment in 2013 showing significant fuel reduction savings. Over 300 participants enrolled and Propane Education and Research Council Director of Business Development…