West Side farmer John Diener had flash of inspiration. Why not plant butternut squash? Diener is a long-time research cooperator with UC Cooperative Extension specialist Jeff Mitchell, who has studied innovative,…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
President Donald Trump recently signed America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act into law. The legislation will help to address several challenges that ranchers face in regard to wildlife. Senators John Barrasso…
Agricultural Committees Undergo Leadership Changes
…most notable change is the retirement of Committee Chair Pat Roberts of Kansas. Senator John Boozman of Arkansas is widely considered to be the most likely replacement for Roberts. Senator…
Almond Update: Almond Achievement Award Nomination an Easy Process
…– Rob Kiss – Bayer 2018 – John Thoming – Blue Diamond Growers 2017 – Tony Campos – Campos Brothers 2016 – Dave Phippen – Travaille and Phippen 2015 –…
Bagrada Bug Could Be Problematic for Desert Producers This Fall
…of insects that growers can experience with an infestation. University of Arizona Extension Specialist John Palumbo said that monitoring for damage is critical for staying on top of the problem….
Continuing Resolution Signed, CCC To Be Replenished
…resolution provides the full $30 billion reimbursement of the CCC, a major point of contention among lawmakers. Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Senator John Hoeven explained that the…
Wine Industry Calling for Extension of Disaster Relief Due to Wildfires
…inherent to agriculture, but 2020 has produced more challenges than any could have ever anticipated,” CAWG President John Aguirre said in a press release. “It’s absolutely essential that Congress extends…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…head on. Manteca farmer John Teixeira this year grew a multi-species cover crop that he terminated with a flail mower rather than a herbicide. He is making compost on the…
WIFIA Improvement Act Looks to Assist Public Water Projects
…(ACWA) applauds the introduction of the ‘WIFIA Improvement Act of 2020’ by Rep. John Garamendi,” ACWA Executive Director Dave Eggerton said in a news release. “One of ACWA’s highest priorities…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…eligible to apply for assistance through the expanded Coronavirus Food Assistance Program,” California Association of Winegrape Growers President John Aguirre said in a news release. “CFAP 2 will provide growers…
Smoke Exposure Testing Limitations Could Be Devastating for Winegrapes
…President John Aguirre. “Delays at this point in time in the harvest cycle and the growing season, can be absolutely devastating to a grower.” CAWG is encouraging communication and cooperation…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…fund implementation and demonstration of on-farm soil health practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store carbon. John Bailey at UC Hopland Research and Extension Center One of the grant…
California Olive Growers: ‘Three Strikes and You’re Out’
…Tulare County olive farmer John Werner explained that it comes at a time when the industry has already been struggling over the past few years. “Three years ago, we had…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…California cotton. Three cotton farmers – Gary Martin of Mendota, John Teixeira of Firebaugh and Cannon Michael of Los Banos – will share their motivations and experiences with cotton soil…