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Agricultural Land Values Still High
…we’re seeing fairly level pricing for really high quality, high percentage tillable land,” he said. “Less productive farms that are in lower tillable, say 60, 70 percent tillable or lower…
Florida Agricultural Education Teacher to Fly with the Blue Angels
…J.M. Tate High School in Cantonment, Florida, located just North of Pensacola. Every year, the Blue Angels select a “key influence rider” for their work in the community. Courson was…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…the [eradication] programs going.” Some of the eradication methods are outdated, Ross explained. “We have allocated resources on high-risk pathways for us and the counties on the same kinds of…
Wildfire Smoke a Risk to Crews in the Field
Summer temperatures are here, bringing triple digits to several areas of California, drying up brush and grasses. Fires are anticipated to be quite common in the next few months as…
Almond Matters: Ant Management Approaches with Harvest Around the Corner
…pavement ants can cause considerable harm. Burkdoll said that during high crop years like the current one, nuts are typically smaller and have tighter shells. “That may be an advantage,…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
…Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Economist Betty Resnick highlighted the issue in a recent Market Intel report. The change in trade conditions is reportedly due to rising imports and declining export…
Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform
…reducing frivolous lawsuits that harm businesses and employees. The Fix PAGA Coalition notes that PAGA lawsuits have resulted in nearly $10 billion in awards since 2013. However, high attorney fees…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
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Record High Organic Trade Between U.S. and Mexico Last Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that trade in organic products between the U.S. and Mexico reached record highs in 2023. Organic trade between the two countries includes both complementary…
Almond Update: Significant Market Potential for Almonds in Turkey
Turkey presents significant market potential for California almonds, as highlighted by Keith Schneller, Senior Trade Policy Specialist with the Almond Board of California (ABC), following a recent exploratory trip to…
Summer Cookout Prices Up This Year
…record high prices. “The largest price increases in the survey were for ground beef, which was up 11 percent, and lemonade, which was up 12 percent. The good news here…
Water, Rest, and Shade are Key to Heat Illness Prevention Plans
…Cal/OSHA has indicated the need for high heat procedures if temperatures are above 95 degrees. These include frequent breaks for employees, supervision of employees to ensure breaks are observed, and…
‘Collaboration for the Sake of Success’ is Critical to Water Resilience
…implemented.” Groundwater recharge on farmlands is a valuable effort, and enabling water diversion to groundwater basins in high flow years is a smart approach for water resilience, Wade confirmed. Contributing…