…has developed over the course of more than a couple of centuries to grow and become a global leader in specialty crop and vegetable seeds research and production. For example,…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…he said. “They push to have increased production if they have increased sales.” San Diego County egg farmer Frank Hilliker, whose production is largely cage-free but who still raises some…
State Pear Growers Report Quality Crop
…this year. “The Bartlett crop was down substantially because of fire blight. Last year, we had a terrible case of blight and that cut into the production for this year,…
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearings
A public hearing is being held to consider and take evidence on a proposal that would establish a Federal milk marketing order to regulate the handling of milk in California….
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…acres, the yield is 44.2 tons per acre. Production forecasts are released on a monthly basis and do not reflect final production estimates. Late summer and fall harvests may change…
Navel Orange Production Forecast
…trees per acre, bearing acreage, and oranges per box were used in the statistical models estimating production. The varieties forecast in this report include conventional, organic, and specialty Navel oranges…
The Western View: Funding Site for Small Ag
…75 egg-laying hens, honeybees, and a small herd of dairy goats. She wants to scale up her goat operation and expand her goat’s milk soap business which sells out at…
State Board Drops Planned Grazing Rule
…project raised serious concerns among ranchers, who feared the new rules could limit their food-production activities while yielding little environmental benefits. Many ranchers attended the listening sessions to express their…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…time cash receipts for California crops set a record, production expenses also set a record. In the same year that cash receipts increased a little more than 5 percent, production…
California Dairy Families Challenge Consumers to “Pour It Forward” With Milk Donations
…dairy farmers’ support, we are closer to helping the one-in-four Californian children facing hunger.” Learn more at http://www.realcaliforniamilk.com/our-community/ and take part in the conversation across social media with #MilkDrive. http://www.californiadairypressroom.com/products/milk…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
The 2015 California walnut production forecast is at a record 575,000 tons, up 1 percent from 2014’s production of 570,000 tons. This forecast is based on the 2015 Walnut Objective…
DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
…more students understand agriculture and become future leaders in food production,” said Robin Habeger, Academic Outreach manager for DuPont Pioneer. “We know that we cannot do this alone and are…
Almond Board: New Tracks for 2016 Almond Conference
…• Production and Environmental Research Updates, which will include workshops and symposiums like Pollination Update and a Pest Management workshop • Grower Hot Topics, which will include Tree Growth and…
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…conversation when it comes to food production. While farmers and ranchers are stewards of the land, we have not always been vocal voices in the environmental conversation, and we want…