Researchers are working to develop a vaccine that could help protect cattle from New World screwworm, a destructive parasite that poses a serious threat to livestock health and the U.S. …
EPA Proposal Would Restore 770 Million Renewable Fuel Credits
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a change to renewable fuel requirements that could help maintain demand for ethanol and biodiesel. The plan would reallocate 770 million renewable fuel credits …
Proposed Russian Diesel Supplies Draw Support and Criticism
A proposed increase in Russian diesel supplies to the United States is drawing both support and criticism as high fuel costs continue to pressure farmers, ranchers and other industries that …
Fresno State Field Day to Highlight Groundwater Recharge Options for Farmers
California farmers will have an opportunity to see groundwater recharge projects in action during a November 17 field day at the Fresno State Campus. The event, called “Recharge in Action: …
34th Annual Nutrient Management Conference Set for October in Stockton
Registration is open for the 34th annual Nutrient Management Conference, scheduled for October 28-29 at the Hilton Stockton in Stockton, California. The event will bring together agricultural professionals to discuss …
Smartphone Technology Creates Vine-by-Vine Vineyard Maps
Smartphone vineyard mapping is giving growers a new way to create detailed, vine-by-vine maps using nothing more than a smartphone. VineIQ says its technology allows growers to walk through a vineyard …
EPA and HHS Coordinate Glyphosate Review
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services are coordinating on an updated review of glyphosate, with the assessment expected to be completed early next year. …
Diesel Prices Rise as Harvest Season Begins
Diesel prices are putting additional pressure on farmers as harvest season gets underway, with fuel costs reaching record levels and global supply disruptions adding to the strain on agricultural operations. …
USDA Announces New Animal Welfare Standards for Dogs
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced new efforts to strengthen standards and enforcement under the Animal Welfare Act, including a forthcoming proposal focused on USDA dog welfare standards. “We are …
Farm Income Outlook Shows Higher Payments, Rising Expenses in 2026
U.S. farm income is expected to see only modest growth in 2026, with rising production expenses and inflation continuing to put pressure on farm businesses. USDA research economist Carrie Litkowski …
USDA Develops NovaFly for More Precise New World Screwworm Control
Sterile insect techniques are once again being used to help control New World screwworm, but new USDA research could make the approach more precise. Research entomologist Alex Arp says USDA …
CDFA Opens Public Comment on $40 Million Farm to School Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has released a draft request for applications for the California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, with up to $40 million available for …
California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Selects 24 Fellows for Class 56
The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation has selected 24 participants for Class 56 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, bringing together agricultural professionals from across the state for a 17-month leadership development …
Growing Milk Supplies Continue to Pressure U.S. Dairy Prices
Increasing milk production and sluggish domestic demand are continuing to weigh on U.S. dairy prices, creating financial pressure for producers across the country. A recent report examined the market conditions contributing to …