…data collection no more than twice a year.” The practices include short-season cover crops, nutrient management, residue and tillage management, alley cropping, water management, as well as soil amendments and…
Report Confirms Second Straight Year of Decline in Almond Acreage
…underscores the significance of informed decision-making for farmers as they navigate the evolving trends and challenges within the industry. The data emphasizes the need for sustainable strategies and adaptability in…
Census of Agriculture Report to Be Released February 13
…time and effort to complete the survey. He emphasized the real impact the census data will have on producers, their farming operations, and communities nationwide. The data, essential for informed…
Nearly $28 Million Investment to Support Beginning Farmers
…Alaska, and the Farm Boot Camp which provides training to transitioning veterans. According to USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Ag Census data, one-third of the 3.4 million farmers in the…
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
…updates from the Lower Basin states’ proposal and improved hydrology data. Funding from President Biden’s agenda supports measures to conserve 3 million-acre-feet of water until 2026. While recent modeling reduces…
Grower Participation Requested for Citrus Life Cycle Survey
UC Davis, in collaboration with the Citrus Research Board (CRB), is seeking participation in a brief survey aimed at collecting crucial data for a comprehensive life cycle analysis of California’s…
Organic Fresh Produce Continues Making Gains in Sales and Volume
In the third quarter of 2023, organic fresh produce showed a modest increase in year-over-year sales and volume. It marks the second consecutive quarter of growth. The data comes from…
More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved
…suite of data and tools. Out of the 17 basins, plans for Cosumnes, Eel River Valley, Elsinore Valley, Mound, Ojai Valley, San Gorgonio Pass, San Pasqual Valley, Santa Monica, Sutter,…
Navel Orange Forecast Shows Promise for California Farmers
…year. The figures from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) were derived from comprehensive data gathered during the 2023–24 navel orange objective measurement survey conducted between June 19…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…of assistance. Track 1 relies on existing federal crop insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) data, benefiting over 206,000 producers who received indemnities for losses covered by these…
Speaker Johnson a ‘Real Win for Cattle Producers’
…was asked about climate change. “I am not a big proponent of the climate change data, because I have seen data on the other side,” Johnson said to the group,…
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
…(CWC), partnering with Land IQ, is working to gather accurate data about current walnut acreage in production. CWC CEO, Robert Verloop points out that the USDA estimate may not consider…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…to review and revise national organic standards at least once every five years. Reviews would incorporate the best available information, including environmental data, consumer trends, and scientific research. Since the…
October Report Details Water Recharge Capacity for Water Year 2023
The October 2023 Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions Update, from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) highlights how impactful the series of atmospheric rivers were during the Water Year 2023. Data collection…