…Issues Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Katherine Pope says walnut harvest is coming along nicely in the northern part of the state, despite some early issues. Pope says the hot…
Growers Still Facing Water Issues
…good news for the ag industry, but citrus leaders say the drought is still taking its toll across the state. Growers Still Facing Water Issues Producers across the state are…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…agricultural revenue. Public health impacts such as elevated instances of Valley Fever, West Nile Virus and diarrheal illness. A potential increase in mental health issues, including anxiety, stress and depression….
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
…agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to…
Drought Brings Challenges to Dairy Drip Project
Getting drip to work on dairy facilities with lagoon water is difficult and projects always run into the same issue, issues that were harder this year because of water availability….
Ranchers Remain Cautious Despite El Niño Forecast
…any major increase of anything.” In the sheep business, Hamilton said there are other issues that could make expansion more difficult, such as predation, the high cost and availability of…
Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers Group Offers Classes in Technology, Budgeting, Leadership and More at Monterey Meeting
…International Consulting Workshop Technology Applications in Appraisal – Google Earth Thursday, October 1 Financial Aspects of Agriculture ASFMRA Best in Business Ethics California agriculture professionals are encouraged to review the…
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
…Daniel Sumner, a UC Davis professor of agricultural and resource economics and director of the UC Agricultural Issues Center, and Duncan MacEwan of the ERA Economics consulting firm in Davis….
Japanese Journalists Get Look at U.S. Beef Industry
…make immediate efforts to communicate on issues,” said Harada. A tour of CSU’s research and experimentation facilities in Fort Collins, Colo. included a look inside the school’s veterinary teaching hospital….
Importance of Potassium for Healthy Plants
…healthy crops. Potassium for Healthy Plants Compass Minerals Agronomist Mark Davis reminded crop managers the importance of proper fertility practices. Efficient irrigation has complicated the potassium issues, especially in crops…
Application Open for Beef Industry Internship in Washington D.C.
…public policy. “The internship gives college students the opportunity to work alongside staff on a range of issues that impact U.S. cattlemen and women,” Butts said. “The internship is designed…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…will be addressing climate change issues. The Board will also hear a drought update from Karla Nemeth, California Natural Resources Agency. “As a farmer, I know that improvements in irrigation…
TPP Must Deliver Say Beef Producers
…month. Negotiators and trade ministers from the 12 TPP countries will meet in Maui in late July, with the goal of reaching agreement on the outstanding issues across the TPP…
NCBA: Stabenow’s Solution Guarantees Trade War with Canada and Mexico
…on an array of U.S. commodities. Philip Ellis, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president, said Senator Stabenow’s amendment does not address all the issues with the program, and therefore is not…