Tulare County is now the number-one ag county in the country, taking the spot from 2021’s leader Kern County. The 2022 crop report shows Tulare County’s agricultural production was valued …
Week in Review: Another Farm Bill Hurdle & Walnut Expectations Fall from Initial Projection
Another delay for the farm bill, as the House must now spend time electing another Speaker after the ousting of Representative Kevin McCarthy of California. The 2023 walnut acreage and …
Ag Economics Expert on Recession Expectations
An ag economics expert weighs in on the nation’s financial state. Speaking at the recent Agri-Pulse Ag Outlook Forum, the head of RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness for North America, Roland …
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
Increasing cheese sales through pizza. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new dairy checkoff growth program with pizza partners is expected to drive a lot of additional …
‘Unprecedented’ Lygus Problems for Cotton Growers
Lygus problems were particularly challenging for California cotton growers this season. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom noted that it is the worst …
National Dairy Herd Information Scholarship Applications Open
A scholarship opportunity for veterinary students. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA)announced it is accepting applications for $1,500 scholarships. They’ll go …
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
Additional areas of the state are now under an Oriental fruit fly quarantine. The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) made the announcement last week. Following the detection of …
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
Crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers are being bolstered by recent actions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Responding to feedback from agricultural producers across the …
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has just unveiled a $23 million boost for dairy businesses and producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program. This initiative, in …
Week in Review: Substantial Damage from Citrus Thrips & Tracking New Strawberry Threat
Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, Sandipa Gautam told AgNet West that citrus thrips have been more difficult to control over the last several years. Pistachio acreage in California is …
Walnut Production Forecast Drops by 30,000 Tons
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised the forecast for California walnut production. Initially, walnut production was expected to reach 790,000 tons. A revision to that expectation was released …
Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions Program Due October 11
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for its Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Solutions Program. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Pesticide Consultation and …
First HLB Detection in Ventura Prompts Quarantine
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has imposed a quarantine in Ventura County due to the discovery of Huanglongbing (HLB). This marks the first instance of HLB-positive trees …
Better Understanding Fusarium Wilt Race 2 Issues in Strawberries
The discovery of fusarium wilt race 2 in strawberry fields has prompted several avenues of research to better understand the issue. This particular pathogen presents a notable threat to strawberry …