Registration is open for Western Agricultural Processors Association’s (WAPA) annual meeting, scheduled to take place in-person in Monterey. The annual meeting will take place June 13-18 at the Monterey Marriott …
NIFA Invests Nearly $9 Million in Plant Breeding Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) made a significant investment in plant breeding research. NIFA has invested nearly $9 million dollars in 22 different …
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Offers A Multitude of Benefits
Industry members are consistently working to implement methods to improve sustainability and environmental stewardship within almond production. Senior Manager of Agricultural Research for the Almond Board of California, Sebastian Saa …
New Cost Study Available for Organic Alfalfa Hay
A new cost study tool has been released looking at the costs and returns of organic alfalfa production in California. With about 900 million pounds of organic milk produced in …
Almond Matters: Still Time to Address Peach Twig Borer and Other Pests
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers still have a chance to get ahead of peach twig borer and other harmful pests. With temperatures on the rise …
Shifting Trends in California Citrus Varieties
As California growers consider which crops present the most opportunity for success, the citrus industry is no different. Shifting consumer trends have helped dictate which varieties of citrus are most …
New Testing Method Could Enable Earlier Diagnosis of HLB
A new test involving CRISPR technology could help with early diagnosis of Huanglongbing (HLB). A study recently published in the journal Phytopathology details how a new diagnostic test can detect the HLB …
FFA Awards More than $1.5 Million in Scholarships
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to 974 recipients across the country. The scholarships were made possible thanks to the generosity of …
As ACP Populations Persist, California Citrus Program Pushes Forward with Growers in Mind
Nearly 13 years after the first Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) was detected in California, the state’s commercial groves have successfully remained free from Huanglongbing (HLB). While this accomplishment should be …
Market Concerns Linger as COVID Challenges Begin to Decline
While the major disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to wane, producers are paying close attention to market trends and other evolving issues. Although California’s current lack of …
Almond Update: Getting Involved is Easy and Vital for the Industry
There are several ways for almond industry members to participate in the efforts of the Almond Board of California. There are over 15 committees, subcommittees and workgroups that seek the …
Efficient Transportation Infrastructure Essential to Ag Export Strength
Timely transportation is imperative to the strength of American ag exports. Executive Director of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition, Peter Friedmann explained to the California State Board of Food and Agriculture …
Study Combines Sheep Grazing and Solar Energy Production
A recent study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems details the effects of combining solar panels and lamb grazing on overall land productivity. New research carried out by Oregon State University …
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
Small and very small farming operations are still eligible for On Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRR). Personnel from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will provide guidance pertaining to …