USDA Report Warns Climate Change Likely to Impede Progress on Global Food Security PARIS, Dec. 2, 2015 — Climate change is likely to impede progress on reducing undernourishment around the …
Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack traveled to Paris, France for the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21). At the conference, Secretary Vilsack participated in three side events where he addressed the impacts of …
Uncovering Cover Crop Benefits
There is already a pile of evidence on the benefits of having a cover crop and a new study adds to that pile. Gary Crawford uncovers the facts in this …
Key Time to Monitor for Leaffooted Bug
Leaffooted bug has re-emerged as an issue for almond growers over the last two seasons and researchers say there is a specific time for California producers to monitor for leaffooted …
Plan Ahead for NOW Management
California growers can help reduce navel orangeworm (NOW) pressure next season by taking advantage of predicted El Nino rains. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
In this week’s Almond Update, Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott looks at the year past, the year ahead, and has a message for growers. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
USDA Pacific region field crop review. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Beef on Dairy …
El Nino Weather Good for Winter Sanitation
Navel orangeworm (NOW) pressure has been high the last few years and possible wet El Nino weather could be good and challenging for winter sanitation. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Using Modern Communication in Marketing
Pistachio leaders told growers how they are using modern communication to get their product’s message to consumers. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
Urgent Advisory – Tree Nut Theft Emergency Summit
There is an urgent threat hitting the tree nut industry as we speak. A sophisticated crime ring is hitting tree nut handlers using shipping information obtained by hacking a DOT …
Shot Hole Borer Moving North
The California Avocado Commission reported that the polyphagous shot hole borer has been found further north in Southern California. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Former Ag Secretaries Urge Congress to Pass TPP
A bipartisan group of former U.S. Department of Agriculture secretaries, today issued an open letter urging Congress to pass the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). The former secretaries note that opening …
Pistachio Industry Preparing for Large Crops
Pistachio growers heard how their industry is preparing for large crops in the future at the South Valley Nut Conference. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP
SACRAMENTO, November 20, 2015 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will begin accepting applications today, November 20, 2015, for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). …