There are a handful of programs and resources available to farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by drought conditions. Programs and resources are offered through the United States Department …
Collecting Data for County Crop and Livestock Reports
Around the state, 2020 crop and livestock reports are starting to be released. Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Tom Tucker says interagency and multi-sector collaboration go into creating the reports. The …
Irrigation and Nutrient Management Webinar Happening Next Week
A free webinar covering irrigation and nutrient management is coming up next week. The Irrigation and Nutrient Management Meeting for Berry and Vegetable Crops is scheduled for Wednesday, August 25. Simultaneous Spanish …
Research Project Looks at Drought Impacts on Rangeland Conditions
A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is going to help researchers develop strategies for making rangelands more resilient to drought. Associate professor of ecology in the Department of …
CDFA Still Accepting Comments on Proposed Updates to Healthy Soils Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is looking for public comment on proposed changes to the Healthy Soils Program (HSP). The Budget Act of 2021 has appropriated a total of …
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
The new Board of Directors of the Almond Board of California (ABC) took their seats on Wednesday with five voting members – three of them new to the board – …
Almond Update: Sweeper and Pickup Tips to Reduce Dust
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has a variety of resources available to growers to help them reduce dust during harvest. Efforts to address issues of harvest dust are a …
Optimism for Moving Forward to Address Water Following Curtailment Orders
Despite the recent emergency curtailment orders covering the rivers of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed, there is some optimism for addressing California’s water challenges moving forward. Several farmers and irrigation districts …
Research Grants Available from Organic Farming Research Foundation
The 2021 Research Grant cycle from the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is officially underway. OFRF will be accepting Letters of Intent through Friday, August 20 as the first part of the …
San Diego Quarantined After First HLB Discovery in the County
Northern San Diego County has been placed under quarantine by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) after the discovery of Huanglongbing in the area. HLB has been detected …
Citrus Producers Encouraged to Engage with Grower Liaisons
The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) is encouraging producers to engage with their local grower liaisons. The CPDPP works collaboratively with a number of industry partners, researchers, scientists and …
Almond Update: Diligent Industry Efforts to Reduce Dust at Harvest
Almond growers are continuing to make strides in their efforts to reduce dust during harvest. The work is being undertaken as part of the Almond Orchard 2025 goals, which include …
CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has issued a Stop Use Notice for two pesticide products that are labeled for organic use. Organic producers are being warned that the products EcoMight-Pro …
Optimism for Getting WHIP+ Extension Through Congress
There is optimism for getting the $8.5 billion disaster bill to extend the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) through Congress. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National …