…crop production and livestock sales both increased 6 percent in 2013, while production input (farm supply) sales increased 2 percent. “These sales and net income records for ag cooperatives, combined…
USDA Announces 2014-Crop Sugar Loan Rates and FY 2015 Sugar Program Provisions
…as forecast in the September 2014 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Statute requires that a fixed portion of the overall sugar marketing allotment be assigned to the beet…
USDA to Collect Data on Chemicals Applied to Vegetables
…produce a safe, high-quality food supply,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the NASS Pacific Regional Field Office. “The data will help support the policies and programs that protect the health…
California’s Fertilizer Research Conference Comes to Modesto October 29-30, 2014
…geared towards a wide range of agriculturalists, including agricultural supply and service consultants, growers, university extension specialists, certified crop advisers, and local, state and national governmental agency personnel. Presenters from…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…protect property rights and incentivize local control.” “Ensuring a sustainable supply of groundwater is a critical element of addressing the water challenges facing California,” said Assemblymember Dickinson. “Over drafting our…
Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules
…on Tuesday overhauling the state’s management of its groundwater supply, bringing it in line with other states that have long regulated their wells. Groundwater makes up nearly 60 percent of…
California and UC Berkeley Win $335,000 in U.S. EPA Grants
…green training to help five companies find ways to reduce hazardous chemicals and products in their supply chains. UC Berkeley will share innovations from these projects through training materials and…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…Water quality and use Invasive pests / pest protection / pesticide issues Labor / immigration Supply chain Food safety Organics Sustainable agriculture Best management practices Air quality / energy Trade…
California Gets $22 Million from USDA for Conservation Programs
…their natural conditions,” Vilsack said. “These easements are making a dramatic and positive impact for our food supply, rural communities and species habitat.” The funding is provided through the Agricultural…
California Labor Agency and California Community Colleges to Administer $1 Million Drought-related Training Program in the San Joaquin Valley
…the nation composed of 72 districts and 112 colleges serving 2.1 million students per year. Community colleges supply workforce training, basic skills education and prepare students for transfer to four-year…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…to their natural conditions,” Vilsack said. “These easements are making a dramatic and positive impact for our food supply, rural communities and species habitat.” The funding is provided through the…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…groundwater is an important water supply for our region, especially in drought years. The recharge project helps with sustainability for our area’s water resources, economy and people.” “The state’s prolonged…
California Walnut Objective Measurement Report
…surface water where available and groundwater when necessary to provide adequate water supply to the trees. Weather conditions during the growing season were mild thus benefitting the crop. Crop quality…
AgNeTVideo: Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum Questions to the Panel
…supply, how is the proposed federal legislation, being the bond issue, going to address issues such as collection, storage, distribution, reliability and expansion of the water system in the future?…