In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., mite concerns will be right around the corner with temperatures rising. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…technical and financial assistance for conservation practices that are popular among organic as well as traditional producers. This includes cover crops, integrated pest management, drip irrigation, high tunnels and rotational…
Particular Soil Treatment Helps Organic Strawberry Production
…However, challenges remain, such as the high cost and limited availability of carbon sources like rice bran. Researchers are exploring alternatives like wheat bran, which have shown comparable efficacy at…
Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA School Meal Standards
…2025). Flavored milk must contain no more than 10 grams of added sugars per 8 fluid ounces, or for flavored milk sold à la carte in middle and high schools,…
Voices of the Valley: Innovations in Cross-Border Health Care for Ag Workers
…Assurance Trust, joins Michelle Rivera, Communications Manager, to talk about cross-border health care and the role it plays in providing accessible, convenient and high-quality medical services for those who grow…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Outperforms Expectations
…The Own Your Prime campaign has centered on fitness and exercise, with almonds having been shown to improve recovery response from physical activity. A highlight of the campaign has been…
Gov. Experts Say U. S. Milk Supply Safe Despite Trace Amounts of Inactive Bird Flu
…and viruses. This includes high-path avian influenza, so their milk is safe to drink,” he said. Secretary Vilsack said it is possible that the milk that has made it through…
USDA Confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission of HPAI in Dairy Outbreak
Cow-to-cow transmission of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The virus has been confirmed in 26 herds so far, in eight…
Additional Funding to Support Citrus Breeding Program
…in a press release. The program aims to develop high-quality citrus selections suitable for California’s growing conditions, consumer preferences, and disease resistance. The expansion complements the existing USDA Agricultural Research…
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
…and for the high-quality ingredients farmers grow here in America.” Sauerhaft said the interface of agriculture is changing rapidly. As the USDA reports that the average age of American farmers…
Efforts to Keep California Herds Safe from Avian Influenza
…confirmed detection of – it’s called Bovine Associated Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza – or anything that is under suspicion, or suspect the premise to be possibly infected with avian influenza,”…
Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period
…that output is coming from has really shifted from what we call in the report the ‘Global North’ that’s kind of the high income countries of North America, Europe and…
Optimism for the 2024 California Cotton Season
…improved shipment volumes, particularly for high-quality Pima cotton. “There’s not a lot of Pima out there. So, I think as it turns, it’s going to improve,” Isom explained. Upland acreage…
AccuWeather Predicts a Risky Hurricane Season
…“All indications are pointing toward a very active and potentially explosive Atlantic hurricane season this year.” Warmer ocean temperatures are one of the factors that can provide fuel for tropical…