…chopped. Sudan grass and Bermuda grass were harvested. Livestock Bees continued to work sunflower, melon and squash fields. Range and pasture quality declined as the drought continued. Sheep and cattle…
AFIA Submits Comments on LEAP Draft Guidelines
The American Feed Industry Association recently submitted comments regarding the Livestock Environmental Assessment Performance draft guidelines. Specifically, the comments submitted to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…disbursed through the Livestock Indemnity Program, Livestock Forage Disaster Program, and Tree Assistance Program. The 2014 Farm Bill established new risk management programs for producers, some of which USDA is…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…California. By working with our government colleagues in the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) and with agricultural businesses on both sides of the border –…
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…our meeting with Mexico’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) we discussed the great opportunities for cooperation between our two markets that can have long lasting…
Recapping the 2014 California State Fair by the Numbers
…Animals 38 animals born in the Baby Barn 6,393 livestock animals 2,725 yards of manure removed from the livestock area 214,710 dollars raised by 58 youth in the Tractor Supply…
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
…SAGARPA (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food), Wal-Mart, and the National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores. We will also visit the Central de Abastos – the…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…Davis faculty are currently involved in numerous collaborative research projects in China, including four food-safety efforts that specialize in the genomics of food-borne diseases, dairy safety, waterborne diseases and livestock,…
New Research Benefits Rice Growers, Livestock Producers
A UC Cooperative researcher may have found a win-win scenario to help livestock producers and rice growers manage the drought a little better. Sabrina Hill has the story. Rice Straw…
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
…reported that the drought will cause losses of $880 million in crop revenue, $203 million in dairy and other livestock value and additional groundwater pumping costs of $454 million. The…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…to help farmers and ranchers implement conservation practices to conserve water, protect fields from erosion and improve access to water for livestock. Invested $5 million in emergency watershed protection. Provided…
Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems
…UC research into using rice straw for livestock feed will be helpful throughout the world. Asian farmers produce rice straw in great abundance and their livestock would benefit significantly if…
YSFB to Host Ag Crime Prevention Meeting
…of farm equipment, chemicals, livestock, and crops highlight the need for YSFB’s efforts to bring together local law enforcement and current technology available for farmers and ranchers to reduce their…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…with projected losses of $810 million, or 2.3 percent, in crop revenue; $203 million in dairy and livestock value; and $453 million in additional well-pumping costs. Agriculture on the Central…