…are minimal changes between the last several estimates. NASS’s Mark Hudson announced all oranges at 51 million boxes for California The prediction is a five percent increase for California over last…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…the agricultural community as the agribusiness market manager for Central Valley Community Bank in Fresno. Overseeing a five-person team, the company’s agriculture lending portfolio serves growers and companies throughout the Central Valley,…
Water Resilience Projects Receive Nearly $84 Million from DWR
…projects receiving the latest grant support mark the third set of funding awards that have been issued under the IRWM program. The most recent announcement of grant funding brings the…
Climate Crisis Action Plan Recognizes Value of Agriculture
…for their forward-thinking recommendations and applauds their recognition of the essential role our nation’s farmers and ranchers must play in addressing climate change.” The 547-page plan lays out hundreds of…
USDA Misses Deadline on Origin of Livestock Rule
…label.” NOP was initially given 180 days to finalize the rule and has missed the June 17 deadline. Changes to the Origin of Livestock rule were proposed back in 2015,…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Types of Biocontrol Agents and Challenges
…one that producers may be the most familiar. Biological Control Specialist Dr. Mark Hoddle talks about the two types of beneficial insects, parasitoids and predators. He gives examples of the…
FFA Celebrates 2020 Graduates Through Forever Blue Network
The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization has been celebrating graduates through its new online platform. Earlier this year, the National FFA Organization introduced a new virtual network as…
El-kereamy named director of UC Lindcove REC
…years as director of Lindcove REC, California’s premier citrus research center,” said Mark Lagrimini, UC ANR vice provost for research and extension. “We are excited to have Ashraf in place…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…at the time of solicitation; therefore, these 33 nominees will constitute a brand new committee, and will each serve two or three year terms beginning on June 15, 2020. The…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-17-20
…4-H and FFA students miss out if fairgrounds don’t get emergency funding, and learn about the modernization blueprint for USDA Forest Service. Tune in to the show for these news…
Farm Credit Establishes Endowment Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
…Wolf said. “This endowment will really benefit both the students and the industry.” Mark Littlefield, President and CEO, Farm Credit West, said the endowment will provide top-notch academic research that…
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…and achievements. She was extremely involved with FFA, through which she held officer positions, participated in speaking contests and earned three FFA degrees. She was also a youth ambassador for…
Resilience 2020 Campaign Highlights Resolve of California Ranchers
…meat processed expeditiously. “The processors here in California have dealt with the COVID-19 issues very successfully. They’ve been able to keep operating; no plants have closed,” CCA President Mark Lacey…
California Beef Producers Working Through Tough Market Conditions
Beef producers in California are struggling with precarious market conditions that have been exacerbated by COVID-19 issues. President of the California Cattlemen’s Association, Mark Lacey explained to AgNet West that…
