…until September 6. We’re asking farmers to make comments to the docket at EPA and you can find out all you want to know about this at www.fightepa.com. You need to…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
Mexican-American farm workers are hoeing between rows of potatoes on this large Central California farm. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com When ag labor costs rise, specialty crop growers are usually…
MSOB: Considering Differences in Seaweed-Based Biostimulants
Not all seaweed-based biostimulants are created equal. Director of Research and Development for Acadian Plant Health, Holly Little said there are a number of ways that seaweed extracts can be…
VofV: Albert Keck, Part Two: It’s Time to Stop Just Preaching to the Choir About Ag
…and rural communities to change the narrative about the realities of earning a living in agriculture. “We’ve been playing defense for so long…boy, I would love to be able to…
Farm Dog of the Year Nominations Closing Soon
…to the farmer and his/her family, playfulness and obedience. Farm dog owners must be Farm Bureau members to enter their dogs in the competition. Prospective applicants who are not Farm…
VofV: Hadley Date Gardens President and Western Growers Chair Albert Keck on the Future of Specialty Crops
…out more at WGA.com. Albert Keck, President of Hadley Date Gardens and current Western Growers Chair of the Board of Directors, joins the podcast to talk about his family’s history…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Farmers Market Ratatouille
…Farmers Market Ratatouille below. The California Kitchen: Spicy Farmers Market Ratatouille For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
VofV: The Yield Lab and the Exponential Growth Potential of Latin America
…out more at WGA.com. This week’s episode of Voices of the Valley explores the opportunities for agtech innovation and investment in Latin America. Accelerator The Yield Lab is dedicated to…
Keeping Agricultural Interests Prioritized in Sacramento
…the priorities coming out of Sacramento aren’t right on the mark when it comes to protecting our communities,” said Brown. Staying engaged during an election year is also particularly important…
VofV: Food Safety and Using Automation to Mitigate Risk
…out more at WGA.com. Priority Sampling Founder and CEO Rafael Davila joins the podcast to talk about his company’s efforts to improve the safety of the food supply chain. “I…
CFBF Hosts WOTUS Roundtable
…continue existing agricultural operations or develop new or expanded agricultural projects,” he said. “Changes can also affect the farmer’s ability to conduct ordinary agricultural activities such as plowing, planting, and…
MSOB: Biological Industry Continues ‘Tremendous Growth’
…advancements in the biologics sector. “The most conservative projections are that the global biocontrol market, or biopesticide market, is probably going to reach around $10 billion by the year 2025….
APHIS Funding for New Pest Management Projects
…suggestions for fiscal year 2023 Plant Protection Act funding. APHIS will provide $75 million in plant protection funding for these projects, including at least $7.5 million for projects under the…
VofV: Space AG and the Secret to Producing More Food with Less Effort
…de Vivanco joins Voices of the Valley to discuss the evolution of his company in the digital agriculture arena. Space AG is a software platform that increases efficiencies through digitization…