…for agricultural producers using controlled environments in their operations. The new Controlled Environment Program from the Risk Management Agency is specifically for plants grown in fully enclosed environments and provides…
First HLB Detection in Ventura Prompts Quarantine
…in the county. CDFA, collaborating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner, is taking swift action. The HLB detection was made in an orange…
Conditions ‘Too Good’ for Fast Farm Bill
…Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University. In addition, he is the Co-Director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M University. During a recent Farm…
Better Understanding Fusarium Wilt Race 2 Issues in Strawberries
…production, as it can still infect otherwise resistant cultivars. Research Plant Pathologist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Peter Henry said one of the first steps has been to identify…
Week in Review: Potential Calamity for California Citrus & Expanding Opportunities for Almonds
…about innovative agricultural equipment and what’s on the horizon for the future of farming. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…people to learn about innovative agricultural equipment and what’s on the horizon for the future of farming. Attendees were able to get a firsthand look at what some of the…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
…“This pilot program has been designed with significant input from immigration, labor, and agricultural stakeholders in an effort to help address these immediate challenges,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in…
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
…Richard Linton says, “Kansas State University is working across disciplines to solve global agricultural problems.” The institute will also work toward building public-private partnerships through conducting and facilitating research and…
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…agricultural community are deeply concerned about water shortages and have already implemented some water-saving measures. However, the effectiveness of recent state and federal initiatives to fund conservation in the Basin…
Egyptian Citrus in the U.S. Would Be ‘Calamity’ for California Growers
…a calamity really for the California citrus industry.” The domestic market is the most significant one for California citrus. Cranney said while there is a sizable number of exports, the…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…the Food for Peace (FPP) program is administered. Several agricultural industry groups have expressed appreciation for the bill’s introduction in the Senate. “It is exciting to see the Senate join…
Week in Review: New Fusarium Threat to Strawberries & Citrus Season Starts with A Storm
…a residential property in Ventura County. A new report highlights some of the issues that agricultural truck drivers are facing and presents possible solutions. Stay informed about the latest agricultural…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
…impacted many agricultural producers, record high increases in 2022 had a disproportionate economic impact on rice producers,” said California FSA Executive Director Blong Xiong. “I am pleased that Congress authorized…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…their reach to beginning farmers, limited resource farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers, veterans, and students interested in agricultural careers. The Equity in Conservation Outreach Cooperative Agreements encompass projects that educate and…