…for producers to provide detailed information on their industry to help ensure the continued growth and sustainability of horticultural farming.” Last conducted in 2009, this census will provide the only…
Agri View: Then and Now
Everett Griner talks about the early inventions that spurred farming in today’s Agri View. Then and Now…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…in this area, but it’s looking pretty good,” he said. “We just felt like we’re going to be lucky this year. We have a pretty positive outlook.” Dryland farming has…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…will help new and socially disadvantaged farmers affordably manage risk, making farming a much more attractive business proposition.” To help producers learn more about the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 5
…In Review, lighting the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, turning wood waste into high strength material, and helping veterans get into farming. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fs.fed.us www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2014/11/0252.xml…
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
…including popular on-farm tours, events, children’s summer camp and a farm internship program. “When it comes to farming in ways that promote the long-term health of California’s land, water, wildlife…
Agri View: What’s New?
“I’ve really been ignoring the paperwork lately.” Everett Griner talks about paperwork being a big part of farming in today’s Agri View. What’s New?…
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…and a farm internship program. “When it comes to farming in ways that promote the long-term health of California’s land, water, wildlife and food economy, there’s no better example than…
Pest Behaviors Changing with Warmer Weather
Climate change is creating two factors that are beneficial to pests. Pest Behaviors Changing Some researchers believe climate change is slowly transforming many aspects of farming and ranching. One of…
For Veterans Day – An Encore Presentation from the Growing California Video Series
In honor of Veterans Day tomorrow, CDFA presents an encore presentation of “From Service to Harvest,” a story from the Growing California video series of veterans turning to farming after…
Agri View: Help Needed
Everett Griner talks about drone use in farming is still struggling in today’s Agri View. Help Needed…
Almond Board Congratulates UC Davis Researchers on Water Conservation Award
…Almond Board has funded 79 irrigation research projects. That research has led to advances in farming methods including micro-irrigation and irrigation scheduling, among others. Over the past two decades, California…
Farmers and Ranchers Encouraged to Make Their Voices Heard
…but supervises and conducts the farming operations of an entire farm may also be eligible to vote. Agricultural producers in each county submitted candidate nominations during the nomination period, which…
Precision Farming with Sap Sensors
Sap sensors can be another tool for growers to make precision irrigation decisions in the field. Precision Farming with Sap Sensors The Center for Irrigation Technology hosted an educational workshop…