Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to stay on top of notices from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs for Western United Dairies, Paul Sousa…
Almond Update: Pest Management in Almonds to Be Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
The California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) is hosting its Annual Conference & Agri Expo North October 15-17 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The CAPCA conference…
NCBA: OFF Act a ‘Narrow-minded’ View of Checkoffs
…Checkoff programs do research and promote their associated commodity. Beymer said there is concern that the OFF Act would interfere with some of that research. “The soybean checkoff contracts with…
National Dairy Herd Information Scholarship Applications Open
…involvement in dairy medicine, extracurricular activities, and interest in dairy software and dairy records to improve dairy management and animal health. Applications are due on December 31. Specific application requirements…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…nation, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is providing new insurance options and improving longstanding programs. Liabilities for insured specialty crops surged from $1 billion to over $23 billion between 1990…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-10-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a USDA labor stabilization protection program, Farm Bill extension, the coordination of specialty…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…we need to strengthen protections for farm workers, and how we need to expand legal pathways for labor migration.” According to USDA Farm Production and Conservation Deputy Undersecretary Gloria Montejo…
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
…on enhancing the resilience of dairy businesses and ensuring a consistent supply of dairy products for consumers nationwide. For additional details, those interested can visit the AMS Dairy Business Innovation…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-09-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers resistant weeds in rice, dairy markets, a tech study on farming productivity, a…
Virginia Tech Study on Farming Productivity
…years ago, “So, we’re not investing enough in science in research to find out what are we going to do in the future or even right now.” The new report…
Week in Review: Substantial Damage from Citrus Thrips & Tracking New Strawberry Threat
…projected to reach more than 811,000 acres in 2031 and production is forecasted to reach 2.08 billion pounds. Research Plant Pathologist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Peter Henry said…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted nearly $5 million to the University of California, Davis to support organic research. Grant funding is being made available through USDA’s National…
USDA Makes $3 Billion in Climate-Smart Investments Available to Producers
…to millions of acres. The funds directly contribute to climate mitigation, offer various environmental co-benefits, and enhance access to financial and technical assistance. Producers can employ practices like cover cropping,…
Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions Program Due October 11
…extremely forward-looking and innovative, and sponsored research is putting California in a very strong position to quickly respond to invasive pests that threaten our agricultural, wilderness, and urban areas,” Professor…
