…to four Russian River tributaries to protect threatened species. Water users in the region including agricultural producers were affected. Invited speakers include: Charlton Bonham – California Department of Fish and…
Pricing Protein Supplement for Livestock Forage
Livestock producers should consider both nutritional needs and costs when it comes to protein supplements for forage during the winter. Rod Bain reports. Pricing Protein Supplement for Livestock Forage…
Managing Bud Failure Depends on Orchard Age
Bud failure has been more of an issue for almond producers this season in northern California and management differs, depending on the age of the orchard. Depends on Orchard Age…
Ending Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts
…Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Kathrine Pope says as walnut producers prep their young trees for colder temperatures, nitrogen applications need to stop by the end…
Ranchers Remain Cautious Despite El Niño Forecast
With talk of a strong El Niño brewing and with it, the potential for above-average precipitation this fall and winter, California livestock ranchers say they are hopeful about getting some…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
The Fresno County Department of Agriculture 2014 Crop and Livestock Report was presented to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. Overall, agricultural production in Fresno County totaled more than $7.03…
For Atwater FFA Students, It’s a Year Round Program
…winter and spring this past year, nearly a hundred students raised livestock for the Merced County Fair. The experience and skills obtained go beyond the animals. “This is about ‘responsibility’…
Mobile Irrigation Labs Help Save Water
USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service is making house call site visits to help agricultural producers evaluate the efficiency of their irrigation systems. Mobile Irrigation Labs Help Save Water…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…allows them to produce abundant milk with the limited water they have. He noted most producers he works with have opted to grow lower-quality forage in favor of maximizing their…
Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness
…livestock sale was conducted because the animals were market-ready and needed to go. “We know it’s been a tough week for the citizens of Trinity County,” U.S. Forest Service Incident…
2014 Kern County Crop Report Up 12 Percent
…not take into account the costs of production, marketing, transportation or other ancillary costs. No attempt is made to reflect net income or loss to the producers of these commodities….
NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for More Crops
Navel orangeworm pressure continues to be high this year with the dry, warm temperatures and almond producers are not the only ones seeing this issue. NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for…
Japanese Journalists Get Look at U.S. Beef Industry
…multi-site ranch, is one of the top 10 commercial cattle operations in the country. “The ranch visits helped give the team confidence that U.S. cattle producers have detailed management practices…
Wide Range of Hosts for Bagrada Bug
Courtesy : Surendra Dara The bagrada bug has spread across California, and the wide range of hosts for the bug is concerning to a lot of the state’s producers. Wide…