…the same time, the report expects a significant reduction in acreage for field crops that require significant amounts of water, including corn, wheat, cotton and alfalfa. However, despite a projected…
California Farmers Count Every Drop
…a well-watered grass field under current local conditions. Farmers then multiply this number by a “crop coefficient” for a rough estimate of their actual water demand. Even better is to…
USDA Unveils New Improvement to Streamline Crop Reporting
…date. Dolcini also reminded farmers and ranchers that they can now access their FSA farm information from the convenience of their home computer. “You can see your field boundaries, images…
Agri View: Meat Buying
…Meat Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The report examines meat purchasing, preparation and consumption trends through the eyes of the shopper. The majority of shoppers—more than eight in 10—affirmed the important…
More Overhead Irrigation in California’s Future
…that persists even though in recent years California farmers are using the systems successfully. Center pivot systems typically leave the corners of the field unirrigated, which can reduce production. Purchase…
Secretary Ross Visits Dynamic School Ag programs in Calaveras County
…an outdoor classroom at Valley Springs Elementary School, the student-run farm at Calaveras High School, and accompanied students on a field trip to Metzger Farms. Secretary Ross with students and…
Impacts of Food Waste
…to put food on the table every day, tackling food waste is, and should be, a non-partisan issue that will be most successful by engaging everyone involved, from field to…
California Walnut Acreage Report
…growers were mailed a blank questionnaire. Growers were given six weeks to respond by mail. A telephone follow-up was then undertaken. Field personnel personally visited large growers who did not…
International Trade Commission Report on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…in assessing the benefits of the TPP.” “For dairy foods manufacturers, the TPP generates opportunities to compete on a more level playing field in fast-growing markets around the Pacific Rim,”…
National Pick Strawberries Day
…Strawberries Day is celebrated on May 20, 2016. The day invites you to go outside in the garden or on the field to pick fresh strawberries. Strawberries are popular and…
Benefits To U.S. Of TPP Deal
…confirms what we’ve known about the benefits of an agreement that eliminates tariff and non-tariff barriers to our products,” Weber said. “Not only will the TPP level the playing field…
California CCA Exam Signup Open
…in North America. An exam preparation course has been scheduled in Sacramento on June 24 to help candidates prepare for the test”, said California CCA Chairman, Fred Strauss, Crop Production…
Western View: Family Vacation
…with everything from an SR-71 to a MASH helicopter on display. The airplanes are set out on a sprawling field, all part of the former Castle Air Force Base. Back…
Certified Farmers’ Markets in California
…food supply is produced. CFM’s provide a great opportunity for small farmers to market their products without the added expenses of commercial preparation. This increases their net income and makes…