…grown in California. The production forecast is based on a survey of dried plum growers conducted by the USDA, NASS, Pacific Regional Office from May 12-31, 2016. The 2016 dried…
NMPF Endorses Creating Tax Incentive Legislation
…technologies, such as manure digesters, that improve the environment, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) said in support of the Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act. The new bipartisan legislation, introduced in…
New Website for Northern CA Producers
…should be a good one-stop-shop for anyone with northern California orchards to find the information they need. New Website Resource for Sac Valley Tree Crop Production From UC ANR: The…
Almond Growers Now Have Irrigation Calculator
…production practices that are economically viable and are based upon scientific research, common sense and a respect for the environment, neighbors and employees. The result is a plentiful, nutritious, safe…
NMPF Chairman Mooney Speaks on Capital Hill
…increasing 435% since 2000. In addition to helping boost milk prices, these exports have “supported more than 120,000 American jobs solely at the dairy production and manufacturing levels,” he said….
Perfect Storm Leaves California Prunes Short
…acreage grown in California. The production forecast is based on a survey of dried plum growers conducted by the USDA, NASS, Pacific Regional Office from May 12 to May 31,…
Wheat Genome Sequence Released
Bread wheat whole genome sequencing passes quality control, available to download Following the January 2016 announcement of the production of a whole genome assembly for bread wheat, the International Wheat…
Agri View: Dairy Farming Changes
…milking machines, tuberculin tests for cattle, pasteurization equipment, refrigerated milk tank cars, and automatic bottling machines contributed towards making milk a healthful and commercially viable product. Widespread use of the…
Dolcini Tours Farms
…Interview with Sabrina Hill Double J Farms is located in Whitman County, a place known for large wheat production. While on the farm, Dolcini rode in a crawler tractor…
Crop Production Report
…is realized, this year’s crop will be the smallest production on record since estimates began in 1920. Sweet Potato – California’s 2015 sweet potato production is estimated at 6.29 million…
Officials Say No Link between California Cage laws, Nevada Poultry Sales Increase
…the same period, according to the Nevada Department of Agriculture. The agency says cow-calf, milk and hay production helped drive the growth. However, farmers and the department would not say…
Signup for Cotton Producers Starts June 20
…40 percent of the average ginning cost for each production region. With the pressing need to provide assistance ahead of the 2016 ginning season this fall, USDA will ensure the…
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution Urging Congress to Pass Federal Biotech Labeling Standard With Vermont’s biotechnology food labeling law about to take effect in July, the National Milk Producers Federation urged…
Sec. Vilsack Announces $16.8 Million in Grants
…increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email…