The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will be giving a record amount of funding support to the Farm to School grant program this year. Since 2013, …
Rice Growers Monitoring for Weedy Rice
Cooperative Extension personnel are out in fields assisting growers who may be dealing with weedy rice issues. After a new biotype of weedy rice was discovered in the past few years, it …
California ACP, HLB Funding Survives COVID Impacted Budget
State funding to continue the fight against huanglongbing disease and the pest that spreads it remains in the recent revision of the budget. California Governor Gavin Newsom has some tough …
Almond Matters: Putting A Postemergence Plan into Action
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers experiencing weed pressures are in the middle of putting their postemergence plan into action. The type of materials and approach …
President Trump Address To Farmers and Ranchers
In an exclusive address to the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, President Donald Trump speaks to American farmers and ranchers. He talks about the many trade negotiations he and his …
Almond Update: Webinars Highlight New Website Resource
Two webinars, one for growers and one for processors, will walk attendees through the critical information on the newly revamped Almonds.com. The Almond Board of California overhauled the site to be a …
COVID-19 Farm Survey Open Until July 10
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association and the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety is asking for feedback from the agricultural industry. Farmers and ranchers are being …
New Herbicide Available to Rice Growers This Year
A new herbicide has been made available for California rice growers this year. University of California Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer and Sacramento Counties Whitney Brim-Deforest described what …
NCC Efforts to Add Pima Cotton to CFAP
The National Cotton Council (NCC) has also taken action to help expand the coverage of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). As the U.S. Department of Agriculture reviews and updates …
Almond Update: New Website Designed For The Industry
California’s almond industry has a new redesigned online resource. The Almond Board of California gave its website a makeover to better serve the industry and increase visitor’s experiences. ABC’s Senior Manager, Industry Relations …
UC ANR Engaged in Projects to Increase Internet Connectivity
In a recent panel discussion hosted by the organizers of the annual California Economic Summit, Vice President of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Glenda Humiston emphasized the need …
Friends of the California State Fair Celebrates Agriculture Achievement – Awards $44,000 in Student Scholarships
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Friends of the California State Fair Gala due to the impacts of COVID-19, Friends of the California State Fair is honoring its tradition of …
FFA Celebrates 2020 Graduates Through Forever Blue Network
The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization has been celebrating graduates through its new online platform. Earlier this year, the National FFA Organization introduced a new virtual network as …
Almond Update: New Partnership and Scholarship for Pollinator Week
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is announcing two creations during National Pollinator Week 2020. ABC’s Chief Scientific Officer Josette Lewis said pollinator practices in the California Almond Sustainability Program and …