…bad; 2015 was the outbreak year. We’ve had a few years where we’ve seen high populations. But the past two or maybe three years populations have been maybe a little…
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
…communities.” Regan had previously declared that he did not wish to return to the parameters of the 2015 WOTUS rule. The federal agencies have indicated that stakeholder feedback will be…
In-Person National FFA Convention Returns to Indianapolis
The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization recently announced that the annual convention will be held in-person this year. The 94th Annual National FFA Convention will take place at…
What Research Tells Us About the Future of California’s Citrus Industry
…that an HLB-positive tree would be detected in their grove from July 2019 to June 2020. In comparison to a similar survey conducted in 2015, when asked the perceived likelihood…
Organic Sales Hit New Record of Nearly $62 Billion in 2020
…Organic Trade Association (OTA). By comparison, the growth rate in sales between 2018 and 2019 was five percent. It marks the first time for double-digit sales growth since 2015. A…
FFA Awards More than $1.5 Million in Scholarships
…FFA involvement, work experience, supervised agricultural experience, and academics. Information regarding the 2022 FFA Scholarship program will be available on the website beginning November 1. Listen to the radio report below. FFA…
Bronaugh Confirmation Receives High Praise from Ag Industry
…Vilsack, having been appointed by him to lead the USDA Farm Service Agency in Virginia back in 2015. Vilsack said that he is looking forward to “working with Dr. Bronaugh…
Some Things to Consider When Purchasing a Tractor
Some things to consider when purchasing a tractor for your homestead. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A tractor is an incredibly useful tool. But not all tractors…
Online Grocery Sale Trends Shifting as COVID Restrictions Lift
Online grocery sales trends appear to be shifting as COVID restrictions begin to ease. According to the Grocery Shopping Survey conducted by Brick Meets Click and sponsored by Mercatus, there were $9.3…
California Farm Water Coalition Details How Water Cuts Are Affecting Ag
…compares current conditions to those experienced in 2015, which resulted in the fallowing of more than half a million acres and an economic loss of $2.7 billion. Major reservoirs are…
Growing Matters: Communication Key for Growers and Beekeepers
…page because. “It’s hard to wrangle bees and keep them under control. It’s kind of like herding cats a little bit. So I think there are some extra precautions we…
Ag Industry to Streamline Development of Harvest Automation Technology
…standardized technology stack to work off of and integrating existing tractor, sensor, and robotic equipment should help give innovators a leg up. The two biggest hurdles that can bottleneck development…
Grower Liaison Positions Across the State Now Accepting Proposals
…Name,” type in “Grower Liaison,” all open positions will appear on the following page. Once on the Events Details page for the region or county you are looking for, click…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
…application data maintained by County Agricultural Commissioners and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, in addition to data collected on the 2020 Almond Nursery Sales Report, which this year USDA-NASS…
