…its end destination. Researchers say several improvements could help increase the amount of fruit successfully marketed through the program. Faster delivery, improved packaging and stronger cold chain management could help…
Young Farmer Dolce Calandra Carries Family Legacy Forward
…the Hanford area has been affected by groundwater-management changes involving the Mid-Kings GSA. Calandra said growers are dealing with groundwater allocations, fees and penalties, creating additional uncertainty over future farming…
USDA Develops NovaFly for More Precise New World Screwworm Control
New World screwworm (NWS, Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a devastating pest. When NWS fly larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of a living animal, they cause serious, often deadly damage to…
Young Farmer Dolce Calandra on Keeping a California Family Farm Going
…he said the operation continues to face substantial utility bills. Water presents another challenge. Calandra described one family block caught up in groundwater management issues in Kings County, where fees…
California Cantaloupes Use Social Media to Reach Younger Consumers
…in Sacramento, works with agricultural associations on public relations, social media, crisis management and consumer education. Freeman said one of the agency’s primary goals is helping consumers understand where their…
Parka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and Packout
…Papagni recently visited Exeter, California, to talk with Alex Del Rio, a Pest Control Adviser with Nutrien Ag Solutions, about his experience incorporating Cultiva’s Parka® into citrus management programs. Del…
America’s Early Forest Management Begins in 1876
…of timber. They were essential resources that required thoughtful management and conservation. This early federal involvement marked an important step toward the development of the modern system of forest management…
Ryan Jacobsen: California Ag’s Future Depends on Water
…Jacobsen discussed California water, regulation, labor, technology, wildlife management, rising production costs, healthy eating, FFA and the future of the family farm. The conversation also offered a personal look at…
Smith-Lever Act Created USDA Extension Service in 1914
…farm management. For modern agriculture, the same principle applies as producers confront new challenges involving technology, sustainability, markets, natural resources and changing production conditions. The Legacy of the Smith-Lever Act…
California Citrus Faces Trade, Labor and Water Challenges
…access to new pest-management tools. California’s separate regulatory system can also make registering new pesticide chemistries a longer process. Educating policymakers is another major part of Villagomez’s job. He believes…
Rollins Defends Plan to Increase Foreign Beef Imports
…contain the pest. Rollins pointed to the limited number of active cases as evidence that the approach has been successful. “There’s only three active cases of New World screwworm after…
$2 Million Investment Targets Pest Control and Quality in U.S. Tree Nuts
…two important concerns for handlers: pest control and maintaining product quality during storage. By creating lower-oxygen environments, researchers hope to develop systems that can help control pests without compromising the…
Cannon Michael: California Farming at a Crossroads
…small break, but extreme heat still requires careful management. This year’s growing season has also been unusually early. Michael estimated many crops were running about two weeks ahead of normal,…
British Agricultural Revolution Helped Shape Modern Farming
…nutrition, herd management and breeding decisions. Better nutrition helped improve animal health and productivity, while more deliberate culling practices allowed farmers to remove lower-quality animals from their herds. Breeding management…