The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has introduced SprayDays California, a new online notification system aimed at increasing transparency around pesticide use. The system, launched on March 24, 2025,…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…eligible commodities nationwide. ECAP applications can be submitted to FSA in-person, electronically using Box and One-Span, by fax or by applying online at fsa.usda.gov/ecap utilizing a secure login.gov account. If not already on…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…across the industry.” Election Timeline and Key Dates The voting process will be conducted digitally, ensuring accessibility and efficiency for all eligible members. To participate, individuals must register online by…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…food crops. Growers are encouraged to complete the survey as soon as possible—either online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. The online questionnaire is designed to be user-friendly, accessible on most…
More Time for Census of Horticulture Specialties Response
…with most of those surveys being filled out online at agcounts.USDA.gov. Otherwise, completed census support specialty surveys can be mailed in. Survey results are scheduled for release this coming December….
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
Coleoptera beetle eating an almond on the ground. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools The Almond Board of California (ABC) is once again bringing back its regional field workshops, offering hands-on education for…
GrubMarket Acquired Bay City Produce
…shippers with seamless financial management, powerful sales support, online ordering, precise inventory management, lot traceability, grower accounting, and automated routing and logistics; GrubAssist, GrubMarket’s groundbreaking suite of agentic enterprise AI…
37th annual California Small Farm Conference Coming Up
Courtesy of Community Alliance with Family Farmers The 37th annual California Small Farm Conference, featuring over 40 online workshops and a dozen in-person gatherings, will take place from February 23-28,…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…streamlined and user-friendly. Growers can apply online, where consultations help select the most appropriate seed mix for their goals. LeDuc emphasized that the program is easy to join, requiring minimal…
Census of Horticulture Being Conducted by USDA
…survey online. Remember, you will need your unique survey code to sign in. Census of Horticulture Being Conducted by USDA Sponsored Content Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…clips to nominate their dogs for Farm Dog of the Year. People’s Choice Pup Members of the public voted online in the People’s Choice Pup part of the competition. Daisy,…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
…or through online forms available on the FSA website. Additional Information: The USDA emphasizes the importance of these programs in providing a safety net for producers facing unpredictable market conditions…
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
…growers. These projects include using spectral satellite imagery and AI to monitor almond orchard nutrient status, developing citrus management modules, creating an online tool for crop nitrogen removal, educating Spanish-speaking,…