…higher premium, and provide expanded coverage based on historic dairy production. Once enrolled, producers can change their levels of coverage each year. Dairy producers are encouraged to review protection options…
NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Set to Kick-off 23rd Year in San Diego
…for hour-long breakout sessions. These breakouts will focus on cattle health, nutrition, hot industry topics, business development, production and how to seize future opportunities. During lunch, attendees will have another…
Cotton Acreage Continuing to Fade
…John Pishue talked at a recent cotton tour about the challenges cotton production faces. Pishue says more and more cotton acreage is being converted to higher paying permanent crops and…
Sorghum Acreage Could Grow in California
…Extension Center Director Jeff Dahlberg says sorghum production makes sense for California. The grass is fairly drought tolerant and Dahlberg says with recent interest looking into the bioenergy benefits of…
Agri-Culture’s 19th Annual Progressive Dinner “Autumn in the Valley” Success
…was served at Jacob’s Farm del Cabo – welcomed by Brendan Miele, Production Manager. A wonderful dinner was prepared by Barbara & Company. During dinner, Brendan spoke about the operations…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…specialist Beau Howard, Corcoran, J.G. Boswell Company, production agronomist and pest control adviser Jorge Inestroza, Springville, Tenalu Farm, operations manager Heather Jackson, Madera, Sunview Dried Fruit, area manager Marc Metzer,…
Sorghum Production Nothing New to California
Courtesy: UCANR People don’t think of sorghum as a big California crop, but the plant has been in production in the state for quite some time. Sorghum Nothing New to…
Monitoring Key to Leaf Footed Bug Management
…Integrated Pest Management Adviser Kris Tollerup says leaf footed bug is beginning to become a problem again in California almond production. The pest hasn’t been much of an issue for…
Latino Farmers Conference Offers Templates for Success, Exceeds Expectations
…rainbow of conventional and organic products from carrots to strawberries to grapes.” Keynote Speaker Vanessa Robledo is a fourth-generation grape farmer who is now a partner of Black Coyote Wines…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
…contributed significantly to the improvement of nitrogen management in those crops. Evaluation and Demonstration of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Management in Organic Leafy Green Vegetables Production on the Central Coast This…
USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use
…green power users nationally. USDA ranked eighth among federal agencies and 92 among all sectors. “Our goal is to support domestic production and use of renewable energy,” said USDA Secretary…
Egg Industry Not Yet Recovered from Effects of Avian Influenza
The latest numbers on egg production show continued lower output from effects of avian influenza. Egg Industry Not Yet Recovered from Effects of Avian Influenza…
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
…where revenues dropped below normal.” The ARC/PLC programs primarily allow producers to continue to produce for the market by making payments on a percentage of historical base production, limiting the…
GMO Testing Pilot Project to Ensure Compliance with National Organic Program
…agricultural commissioners are responsible for verifying the organic certification of vendors at certified farmers markets, sampling organic produce for pesticide residue testing, and other activities that support organic growers and…