In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, weather conditions look promising for helping bolster pollinator activity. Last year’s bloom period provided clear skies and warm temperatures, allowing pollinators …
ARS Scientists Look At Potential of Various Microbes to Fight Disease in Carrots
Researchers have begun work looking at microbes that may help to combat diseases in carrots. A team of university and Agricultural Research Service scientists have reported on some of their …
Winery Wastewater Requirements Will Impact About Half of Industry
New regulations from the state of California will unify water discharge rules for wineries and will impact almost half the industry. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted a general order for how …
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded more than $2 million for nutrient management projects. CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is awarding $2.18 million dollars …
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
Participation in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol may provide some added benefits for growers moving forward. The program sets sustainability standards for cotton growers and provides measurable data on stewardship …
Stakeholder Meetings to Look at Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is hosting a series of stakeholder meetings this month to look at climate change solutions in agriculture. CDFA hopes to hear from …
Almond Matters: Much-Needed Rainfall Comes with Bloom on the Horizon
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, storms that came through California brought much-needed rainfall to much of the state. Two days of wet weather brought multiple inches …
NASS Report Shows Vast Majority of American Farms Are Family Operations
A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that family farms are still the backbone of American agriculture. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released the 2017 Census of …
Applications Being Accepted for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Applications are now being accepted for Class 51 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP). More than 1,300 individuals have participated in CALP from the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF). …
Almond Update: Non-conventional Drying Focus of Next Training Tuesday
Alternative harvesting is the focus of the next Training Tuesday put on by the Almond Board of California. Food Research and Technology Associate Director Guangwei Huang said the webinar will focus on …
Keeping Almond Orchards Safe from Nematode Damage
There are several strategies deployed by almond growers to help keep their trees safe from nematode damage. The most effective means for getting good nematode control early in an orchard …
ECP Signup Deadline Has Been Extended to March 1
The deadline to apply for assistance through the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) has recently been extended. USDA’s California Farm Service Agency has extended the deadline to sigh-up for the ECP …
COVID Shines Light on Difficult Process of Bringing Food from Farm to Table
Early COVID complications with processing capacity may have created a better understanding of the value of a smoothly run food supply chain. Concerns about food shortages at grocery stores gave …
Budget Proposal Highlights Climate Resiliency as A Major Priority
The proposed budget from Governor Gavin Newsom includes several provisions for helping the state address issues of climate change. Part of the climate smart agriculture funding allocations in the budget …