…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…
State Employees Donate 13 Tons of Turkey, Help Set Record at Sacramento Food Bank
Photo courtesy of CDFA From CDFA “Planting Seeds” A partnership between California state employees and the Sacramento Food Bank has helped produce a record number of turkey donations. The food…
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2015
As the 2015 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production…
Bats Work the Night Shift in Pollination
…example, through the 2014 Farm Bill, landowners have an opportunity to receive financial assistance through conservation programs and practices, which can include planting cover crops and riparian buffers that target…
Video Series Highlights Walnut Tree Techniques
…Extension Pomology Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins produced a series of short videos on budding, grafting and planting walnut trees in the field. Elkins says this was a way to document…
Raising the Bar; How Protecting You From Pesticides Has Changed
…and her team holds lots of meetings with growers and professionals explaining what chemicals can and cannot be used. And with the regions growers now planting a variety of crops…