…impacted by the lapse in federal funding. NASS’s Crop Production and Cotton Ginnings reports and the WAOB’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) scheduled for October 11th are canceled….
World Ag Expo Launches Video Contest
…2013. “Farmers and ranchers are dedicated to providing us with a safe and consistent supply of food and fiber. We want the public’s help to tell their stories,” said Jerry…
Denham Appointed to House-Senate Farm Bill Conference
…I know how vital the Farm Bill is to farmers and ranchers, not to mention to the American people who rely on a safe and affordable food supply. The Farm…
CDFA Meeting to Focus on Ag Research
…is essential to ensuring a highly productive, continuously innovative, and safe food supply,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Our national investment in agricultural research is critical if we are to…
World Wheat Production
World wheat production is forecast at record high levels and the U.S. supply forecast is raised. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
California Agriculture Hits New Record
…California remains the number one dairy state in the nation, producing nearly 21 percent of the nation’s milk supply last year. Dairy producers received $6.9 billion for their milk production…
Water Meeting Next Week
…and the California Water Commission will hold a joint meeting concerning the state’s water supply on Tuesday. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross says the state needs…
Meeting on California Water Situation
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture and the California Water Commission will hold a joint meeting concerning the state’s water supply on September 10th in Sacramento. The meeting…
Desalination, Water Purification Research Projects Funded
…seawater and/or brackish groundwater supply. Reverse Osmosis Concentrate Management through Halophyte Farming; University of Arizona, $148,053 – This project will continue building on some previous research done in the area…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…water supply situation next year. Even if we have normal rainfall, most people are of the opinion we won’t catch up and have a normal water supply. We just don’t…
Almond Board: Water Regulations and Farmers
…topics and policies. He says there are several issues facing growers and it’s important to look at the bigger picture. He says infrastructure and supply are key issues. Vince Roos…
Upcoming USDA Report
USDA analysts have been preparing ahead of time for their upcoming forecasts of U.S. crop supply, demand and prices, but they will have to wait until the early hours of…
Deadline for FAACT Class Applications
…program provides community leaders with a comprehensive eight-month series highlighting specific issue areas in agriculture. Participants learn more about air quality, land use planning, water quality regulations and water supply…
Surface Water Shortage
…limit future planned double cropping, use available alternative water supplies, and adjust planted acreage to the projected water supply. They offer several more tips. To see the notice, click here….