Researchers have worked to compile a comprehensive resource on spotted lanternfly. The spotted lanternfly first arrived in the U.S. back in 2014 and has created a host of problems for …
Speedier COVID Assistance Expected with New USDA Leadership in Place
With the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalizing leadership positions, assistance for producers affected by COVID should be on the way soon. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton …
Supreme Court Asked to Review Case Against California’s Prop 12
The legal challenges to the animal housing requirements established in California’s Proposition 12 are continuing. The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) recently filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court for …
California Producers Already Meet Many Benchmarks of Cotton Trust Protocol
California producers are being encouraged to learn more about the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and the value it can provide. Chairman of the American Cotton Producers of the National Cotton Council, Mark …
California Walnut Marketing Order Referendum Bringing Changes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that amendments have been made to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of California walnuts. The California Walnut Board will now be …
Soil Health Innovations Conference Coming Up Next Week
The inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference has been moved to an online event. The conference is set to take place on March 8 and 9. It will feature national experts, staff from the …
Good, yet Lower, 2021 Avocado Forecast Due to Weather
This year’s California avocado crop looks good but will likely come in a little lighter than expected. In January, avocado-producing areas of California experienced heavy winds. Ventura County producer Chris Sayer …
American Rescue Plan Legislation Moving Through Congress
Congressional committees continue moving through the process of getting the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package passed. The relief package proposed by the Biden Administration, known as the American Rescue Plan, …
New Manual Available for Non-Chemical Weed Control
A new manual is available with information about management practices for non-chemical weed control. The manual from the California Invasive Plant Council contains descriptions of 21 of the commonly used non-chemical …
Value of Utilized Production of California Vegetables
Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that California’s vegetable value of utilized production declined last year. According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the value of California’s …
U.S. Forest Service Hosting Week of Invasive Pest Webinars Beginning Today
The U.S. Forest Service is hosting a week-long series of webinars focusing on invasive pests. The webinars begin today and will run through Friday, February 26. Each of the hour-long webinars …
New Form Required for Certain NRCS Customers
Producers and landowners involved in certain programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation being advised of changes in some paperwork requirements. The Farm Service …
Coachella Becomes First to Implement ‘Hero Pay’ Increase for Farmworkers
The Coachella City Council has voted to become the first in the nation to offer something called “hero pay” to farmworkers and other essential employees. The unanimous vote now requires …
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
The 8th annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit is coming up next month and has moved to an online format this year. The event is scheduled to take place online on March 18 and …