Young corn growing in dry drought season Image by stevanovicigor/DepositPhotos The final U.S. Drought Monitor for October 2024 shows record or near-record drought coverage in the lower 48 states. Rod…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…bloom throughout the growing season. This creates mutual benefits for both wildlife and the farming community. Monarch butterflies rely heavily on milkweed, both for laying their eggs and as a…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
…Department of Human Resources guidelines. This Committee plays a vital role in safeguarding the state’s citrus industry by advising on strategies to combat pests and diseases that threaten citrus crops….
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to buy up to $25 million in fresh citrus from domestic producers to support food banks and nutrition assistance programs…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
DepositPhotos image Organic and transitioning farmers and ranchers can now apply for the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)’s Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program for the 2025 season. This program offers a…
New Fungicide, Axios 20SC, Offers Almond Growers Disease Control and Sustainability
California almond growers have a new tool to fight disease this season. Axios 20SC, a newly registered fungicide, promises both effective control and environmental sustainability. According to Katie Driver, Technical…
Pistachio Production Short Course
Pistachio picker at work with his red pail during harvest season DepositPhotos image The 2024 Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course, organized by UC Davis, offers a comprehensive three-day training…
California Table Grape Growers Offer Scholarships for 2025
…have worked as a field worker in a California table vineyard during the 2024 harvest or plan to work during the 2025 season. The third scholarship, the Agriculture Scholarship, also…
California Desert Lemon Season Begins Slowly
…CCH, however, is ready to take more fruit when it’s available. Weather will continue to play a key role in the season, especially with the rainy season approaching. It’s still…
Strong Start for Mexican Avocado Season
…avocados. Pricing for avocados from Mexico is coming down from earlier in the season, due to the increased supply. Meanwhile, California avocado season is winding down, with our local season…
Registration Open for 2024 California Citrus Grower’s Conference
By PantherMediaSeller/DepositPhotos image Registration is currently open for the 2024 California Citrus Conference. The event is a one-day conference designed specifically for growers and will showcase the outstanding research efforts…
Details of How 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Program Will Work
By PhillipMinnis/DepositPhotos image The 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Program is available for the 2024-2025 cotton season. Deputy Administrator of the Cotton and Tobacco Program in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service…
California Harvest Season Well Underway
California harvest season is well underway, according to a recent crop progress report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report shows that late-season peaches, plums, and nectarines are still…
Celebrating Back to School Meals
…education, parent, and school meal partner organizations to host a virtual pep rally to celebrate the back-to-school season and thank the champions who educate and nourish our nation’s school children. The pep…