Suzie’s Farm near San Diego uses locally-sourced specialty crops for community dinners that are a feast for the eyes and the palate….
USDA Improves Forest Health by Harvesting Biomass for Energy
…through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). BCAP, reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, provided incentives for the removal of dead or diseased trees from National Forests and Bureau of…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…help to get his crop started, he really depends on late-winter and spring rains to finish the crop. He said he remains optimistic about this growing season because he farms…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…Crop Disaster Assistance Program for crops that traditionally have been ineligible for federal crop insurance. The new options, created by the 2014 Farm Bill, provide greater coverage for losses when…
No Changes in December Citrus Crop Forecast
…Citrus Crop Forecast USDA December Forecast Maturiity Test Results and Fruit Size form. (.pdf) The next USDA Citrus Crop Forecast is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2014 at 9:00 a.m…..
Well Digging in Central Valley
…state through Thanksgiving. Tulare County row crop grower Jerry Silva was getting some drilling done close to the holiday. The drilling company said they hit water a little over 100…
USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel
…of advanced biofuel produced from renewable biomass, other than corn kernel starch. Examples of eligible feedstocks include but are not limited to: crop residue; animal, food and yard waste; vegetable…
Thankful For What’s On Our Table
…much the same, but it’s good to know that here in California our bountiful crops and agricultural products make the options pretty inspiring. Whatever is on your family’s table –…
New Program Seeks Growers to Help Curb Declining Bee Population
…state crop value $2,121,574,000 Avocados – annual state crop value $386,449,000 Bee buffer zones help to offset losses for the bee industry while improving the health of crops and orchards…
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…
Expanding Recent Apple Market Reopenings
…is set to have a huge apple crop sitting on the market. China reopened its red and golden delicious apple market from Washington state, but Ott would like to see…
Importance of Apple Markets
The reopening of an apple market in China will help with a possible crop surplus. Importance of Apple Markets China reopened its market for red and golden delicious apples from…
Agri View: Crop Adjustment
Everett Griner talks about China’s cotton production being in decline in today’s Agri View. Crop Adjustment…
California Non-Valencia Oranges Forecast at 40 Million 500 Thousand Boxes
Mark Hudson from USDA/NASS headquarters in Washington, D.C. released the November citrus crop numbers, and forecast California Non-Valencia oranges at 40 million 500 thousand boxes. November citrus crop forecast The…