…Yolo County, Full Belly Farm produces a variety of crops sold year-round directly to consumers through their CSA program, at farmers markets, in restaurants and stores, and to distributors. The…
New Program Seeks Growers to Help Curb Declining Bee Population
…zones. The soon-to-be-established honey bee forage will support pollination-reliant crops, which represents one-third of the food we eat. Why Bees? Why Now? Honey bees are valuable to the nation’s crops…
CFBF: President’s Immigration Action Complicates Reform Effort
…said, and about chronic problems in filling all the jobs farmers have available—despite rising wages and benefits and other efforts to attract more employees. “We’ve also been clear that we…
Collaboration with Federal and State Agencies, Rice Growers and Industry Further Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Trout
…fish while still allowing growers to care for their crops,” said Will Stelle, administrator of NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast Region.” This demonstrates that we can find balanced and workable solutions…
Temperatures Changing Pest Management Systems
Pests are adapting to the warmer temperatures of climate change. Changing Management Systems Growers will need to rethink their pest management systems as pests are beginning to show up earlier…
Less Chilling Hours Not Seen Yearly
Climate change and increasing temperatures may not be something we see from year to year. Less Chilling Hours Not Seen Yearly Researchers say there is an extremely warm winter chill…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2015 Specialty Crop Grants
…award funds to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Grant…
Bats Work the Night Shift in Pollination
Most people associate pollination with bees and birds but often forget the work of their furry colleagues: bats. Bats take the night shift, playing a major role in pollinating crops…
Agri View: Meat Prices Up
Everett Griner talks about beef, pork and chicken prices still rising in today’s Agri View. Meat Prices Up…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…estimated $15 billion worth of crops is pollinated by honey bees, including more than 130 fruits and vegetables. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is focusing the effort on five…
Food Prices Continue to Rise
Your grocery bill may continue to creep up. Gary Crawford has more. Food Prices Still Rising…
Secretary Ross Joins Ag in the Classroom “Teach the Teachers’ Event
…Classroom Conference earlier this month to learn about agriculture and connecting Common Core to California crops. The conference, hosted by the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC), was…
Agri View: Water Conservation
Everett Griner talks about water consumption rising worldwide in today’s Agri View. Water Conservation…
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
2014 Farm Bill’s APH Yield Exclusion to be Implemented for 2015 Spring Crops Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the implementation of a new Farm Bill initiative that will provide…