…produce those crops, biotech crops have been a key player in the healthy farm economy over the past few years. For more information, go to the Farm Bureau website at…
USDA Seeks Input from Growers About 2015 Crops, Stocks, Inventories, and Values
…Agricultural Survey, also known as the Crops/Stocks Survey, and the June Area Survey, are two of the most significant surveys NASS conducts,” explained Vic Tolomeo, director of the NASS Pacific…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers
…of operations, in production methods, and in the types of crops being grown. All of these forms of diversity help strengthen U.S. agriculture for the future.” Funding will be made…
S&W Seed Company to Participate in the 2015 World Seed Congress
…a range of forage and specialty crop products supporting the growing global demand for animal proteins and healthier consumer diets. The Company is the global leader in alfalfa seed, with…
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance
…participate in the federal crop insurance program must now file a certification form to receive crop insurance premium support. These producers might include specialty crop farmers who may not participate…
Waiting for Natural Mite Defenses
…farm advisor Kris Tollerup says most crops can take a decent amount of damage before needing treatments, and that time is especially needed when dealing with mites in almond orchards….
Cover Crops Just One Option for Bee Forage
Many growers have concerns about adding cover crops for bee foraging, but the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants them to know there are other alternatives. Cover Crops Just One…
The Western View: The March Against Myths
…and the world, people will gather to protest the use of Roundup and GMO crops, as well as express their distrust of Big Ag in general and Monsanto in particular….
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…effects of drought in their operations, including prescribed grazing, livestock watering facilities, cover crops, nutrient management, irrigation systems, and other water conservation practices. On average, farmers and ranchers contribute half…
Healthy Soils Initiative: A Foundation for Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience
…Long Term Interagency Coordination and Collaboration For each of these measures, the group has prescribed specific activities – meaningful actions such as “develop incentive programs to promote cover crops, crop…
Sustainable/Organic Production on the Coast
The all day seminar will focus on sustainable and organic production of local crops. Subjects include: Update by Ventura County Ag Commissioner, Soil Health, IPM, Nutrition and Plant Health, Micronutrients…
Southern San Joaquin Valley Almond Symposium
…along with a UCCE mug. Cost $10.00 with lunch included. What time? 8 am to 12 noon Where? Kerman Community Center 15101 W. Kearney Blvd., For more information visit http://ucanr.edu/sites/Nut_Crops/files/212930.pdf…
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
…their crop. Over 1.2 million bee colonies, or approximately 2,600 truckloads of bee hives, come from out of state. Additionally, those bees pollinate roughly one-third of the state’s crops, helping…
Avocado Tree Sensitivity Problematic With Drought
The trickle-down effect from the drought is causing salinity issues with many crops, and that’s more problematic with avocado trees. Avocado Tree Sensitivity Experts are saying that other than just…