“Many of the issues we see with pesticide misapplications really come down to communication. Essentially an applicator not necessarily knowing what a beekeeper is doing and visa-versa,” Bayer Industry Affairs …
Grower Liaison Positions Across the State Now Accepting Proposals
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting proposals for eight contractors to serve as grower liaisons for several regions or counties throughout the state. As an integral partner in the …
E. coli ‘Foreseeable Hazard’ Understates a Complex Situation
A recent report regarding E. coli outbreaks may have understated a very complex situation. As AgNet West reported last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a summarizing report of …
New Wolfskill Walnut Variety Receiving ‘Keen Industry Interest’
The new Wolfskill walnut variety appears to be garnering quite a bit of attention from California growers. Developed through more than 10 years of research at UC Davis, the new …
USDA Seeking Comment on Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is looking for public comment to help guide the development of a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. A total of $10 million has been provided …
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is releasing two California almond industry acreage reports: USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) 2020 California Almond Acreage Report including the 2021 preliminary bearing …
Almond Matters: Preventing Mite Populations from Taking Hold
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, mite populations can quickly grow when left untreated. Getting an early start to mitigation efforts will be the most helpful approach …
Almond Update: Industry Roadshow Gets Info Back In The Field
The Almond Board of California is hitting the road and rolling out their ‘Industry Roadshow’ as in-person events begin to come back with pandemic restrictions continuing to lesson. ABC’s Senior Manager of …
How Public Investment in Ag Research Fills Gaps Left by Private Sector
Public investment in agricultural research is vital for addressing the areas that can be ignored by the private sector. A recent report from American Farm Bureau Federation and the Farm …
Enrollment Open for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for 2021 Cotton Crop
Enrollment is now open for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for the 2021 cotton crop. The Protocol establishes a new sustainability standard for cotton production as consumers demand more transparency …
Bringing Ag and Tech Professionals Together Key to Successful Innovation
Bringing agriculture and tech professionals together is going to be critical to maximize the success of new innovations. There has been growing interest in methods for bridging the gap between …
Growing Matters: BeSure About Applications by Following Labels
The Growing Matters Coalition is kicking off its 2021 BeSure campaign that reinforces practical stewardship practices. “(The campaign) is to remind growers and applicators of some simple steps that they …
A Number of Factors in Declaring Drought in California
There are a number of factors to consider when declaring a state of emergency. After a dry water year, little to zero water allocations, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declaring drought …
Still Time to Submit Comment on Farmer-and Rancher-Led Climate Solutions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comment on a recent draft report on Farmer and Rancher Led Climate Solutions. CDFA held multiple stakeholder meetings back …