…risk analysis and planting priority tools to make real-time adjustments if weather or other factors interfere with spring planting. At the end of the season, a trusted Pioneer advisor will…
Students Use National FFA Week to Share Importance of Agriculture
…to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. Since the founding members the organization has taught generations that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting —…
Water Rights: Farmers Prepare For Possibility of New Curtailments
…supplies for your water needs,” the water board notice advised. “Planting and planning decisions should be made in light of possible curtailment of junior rights.” More than 9,000 curtailment orders…
Silicon Valley Bank Foresees Breakout Year Ahead for U.S. Fine Wine Business
…off premise in 2014. This poor performance is likely to continue in 2015. • Planting: Grape planting is shifting regionally. Oregon and Washington are showing strong growth in planting on…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…nut, vegetable and ornamental crops. Chloropicrin is used prior to planting these crops to clean the soil, which in turn helps to control diseases and pests. It is injected into…
California Crop and Weather Report
…and organic tomato beds were cleaned. In Tulare County, the planting of spring spinach and broccoli began and fields were prepared for spring plantings of other vegetables. LIVESTOCK Beef cattle…
Western View: Your Phone is Your Partner
…which means all of the data is stored on their computers and you’re working on the same file no matter which device you’re using. Field activities such as planting, fertilizing…
Doing Your Homework on New Soil
Doing as much research as financially possible on lands before planting will pay off in the long run. Doing Your Homework on New Soil Researchers are stressing the importance of…
Citrus Industry This Week: Big Citrus Planting; New FAWN Feature
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on a large Peace River Citrus Products planting and a new Florida Automated Weather Network feature that can help citrus growers….
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
Although California wheat acreage dropped significantly in 2014, farmers may be planting more of it this fall and winter, thanks in part to a record tomato crop. Much of the…
Secretary Ross Signs Landmark Agreement with Mexican Ministry of Agriculture to Enhance Trade
…“Planting Seeds” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross signed a cooperative agreement today with officials from the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) in Mexico City. This agreement…
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
Pilot will support schools’ efforts to procure more fruits and vegetables; Offers new opportunity that supports local producers and local economies Courtesy CDFA “Planting Seeds” Today USDA announced the selection…
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
From CDFA “Planting Seeds” Positive. Productive. Creative, collaborative, cooperative … CDFA staff, from scientists and veterinarians to inspectors and technicians, embody these characteristics as they undertake a variety of projects…
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
Courtesy CDFA “Planting Seeds” From CDFA “Planting Seeds” Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce Full Belly Farm as the recipient of…