There were fewer dairy herds in 2022. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A USDA report says roughly six percent of U.S. dairy farms quit milking cows in …
USDA Makes $20 Million Available to Improve Rural Broadband Services
The new Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides support to bolster rural broadband services. A total of $20 million is being invested in …
VofV: Hernan Hernandez on Working to Give Farmworkers a Voice in Politics and Policy
On this episode of Voices of the Valley, Hernan Hernandez, Executive Director of the California Farmworker Foundation, shares his background about growing up in a farm community to becoming a …
California Red Scale Populations Starting Slow This Season
California red scale management approaches could be significantly different for citrus growers this year. The cold and wet winter has had a notable impact on pest populations. Area Citrus IPM …
U.S. Potato Exports Hit $2.1 Billion in 2022
It was a big year for potatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Potato exports reached a record $2.1 billion in sales in 2022. Compared to 2021, volume …
Week in Review: Monterey Still Assessing March Storm Damage & More WOTUS Developments
Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo detailed how the area has been impacted by extreme weather this year. President Joe Biden vetoed the Congressional effort to overturn the Waters of …
IPM Technical Assistance Projects Receive $1.1 Million in Support
Two technical assistance projects have been awarded funding support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). A total of $1.1 million was awarded as a means to support …
Herd Health Concerns Due to Flooding in Tulare County
Floodwaters in and around Tulare County are raising concerns related to herd health among the dairy operations in the region. The issue was highlighted at a recent meeting of the …
DPR Confirms Another Reduction in Pesticide Use in 2021
Data shows that pesticide use in California has once again declined. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) confirmed the findings in a recent report. DPR’s annual Pesticide Use Report …
Federal Injunction Stops WOTUS Rule in Another 24 States
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) praised the decision by a judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota to grant a preliminary injunction stopping …
March Storm Damage Continues to be Assessed in Monterey County
Monterey County officials are continuing efforts to assess March storm damage. At the most recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan …
Week in Review: Water Allocations Double & Port Labor Dispute Heating Up
The fourth snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources demonstrated a record-breaking snowpack. Disease pressures in vineyards are likely to be higher this year due to environmental …
Growers Encouraged to Prepare for Updated ESA Workplan Impacts
Industry members are being encouraged to familiarize themselves with updated plans from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Adjustments are coming to EPA’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan. Announced …
Reforms to Federal Milk Pricing Sought by Industry Groups
The dairy industry is pursuing changes to federal milk pricing procedures. However, there is no consensus among industry groups. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) sent a petition to the …