…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…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering pesticide events to keep an eye on, a biocontrol…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
…backpacks with air monitoring equipment” from May through August. California Department of Pesticide Regulation regularly conducts community air monitoring and reviews data with members of the Pesticide Registration and Evaluation…
Shifting Trends in California Citrus Varieties
…popular among growers. Professor in the School of Public Policy at UC Riverside, Bruce Babcock explained that over the past 15 years or so there have been some notable changes…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…mill tax increase would create for farmers. The purported purpose for moving to a tiered system is to push the industry towards lower-risk pesticides. However, WAPA President and CEO Roger…
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…
Growing Matters: Protect Bees, Environment and the Applicators Themselves
…Craig Campbell said. “I work on labels, they are there as the most important guide for a grower, an applicator or anyone using a pesticide.” In the latest episode of…
Agricultural Scholarships Available from California Citrus Mutual
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is offering agricultural scholarships to high school and college students looking to pursue careers in the industry. Over the last 25 years of scholarship opportunities offered…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
…Last week, USDA issued flexibilities that will allow schools and childcare institutions to serve healthy meals for free to all kids in the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. On Monday, USDA…
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…
