…diversify into new markets, including local and regional food systems, specialty crops and organic production. “We are anxious to hear how people are accessing and using the new Census data…
Invasive Pest in the Spotlight
…and harmful weeds pose to America’s crops and forests along with how the public can prevent their spread. Greg Rosenthal, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…March 17, 2014, NIFA released a Notice of Funding Availability for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, with $20 million available in FY 2014. Specialty Crop Research Initiative: On…
California Prospective Field Crop Plantings Report Released
…survey of more than 2500 California farmers conducted in the first two weeks of March. Sabrina Hill has the numbers for California crops. California Prospective Field Crop Plantings Report Released…
Tree Nut Crops and Nutrient Management
Patrick Brown Professor of Plant Sciences at UC Davis, Patrick Brown, says tree nut growers apply a range of nutrients to the crops with a basic goal. Brown gives some…
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands
…fish to eat, to farmers who need abundant and reliable sources of water to grow their crops, to hunters and fishermen who depend on healthy waters for recreation and their…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
New restrictions have been placed on an important crop protection tool used on more than 40 different California fruit, vegetable, tree and vine crops. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…cents per gallon at the store, he added. On the produce market, fair weather accompanying the drought has, for now, caused vegetable crops to come to market ahead of schedule,…
California Weekly Crop Progress Report
Sabrina Hill reports the progress of crops around the state. California Weekly Crop Progress Report…
National Seeds Executive on Farm Bill, Pollinator Issues, Specialty Crops and More
Andy LaVigne, President and CEO at American Seed Trade Association, talks about the farm bill, pollinator issues, needs for specialty crops and other other topics. Andy LaVigne Interview…
Crop Progress Around the State
Sabrina Hill gives us an update on crop progress around California. Crop Progress Around the State NASS report on CA crops: Warm temperatures caused early bloom in orchards. Peach, nectarine,…
USDA Reports Reflect Stronger World Demand for U.S. Crops
Gary Crawford reports the U.S. agricultural export situation continues to improve. USDA Reports Reflect Stronger World Demand for U.S. Crops…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…management activities such as planting cover crops to complex structural practices such as animal waste management systems or innovative irrigation devices 2014 FARM BILL The recently-signed 2014 Farm Bill provides…
Crop Update for the Week of March 3rd
Sabrina Hill gives us an update on California crops. Crop Update for the Week of March 3rd…