Almond growers are continuing to make strides in their efforts to reduce dust during harvest. The work is being undertaken as part of the Almond Orchard 2025 goals, which include…
New Online Course on Vertebrate Pest Management Available
…those interested in receiving the Continuing Education Units (CEU) and the certificate. UC IPM is offering a reduced price for registration through October 31, by entering a voucher code of…
Farm Bureau Extension Continuing Education Series Begins July 15
…class provides information on common violations. Pesticide training requirements will be the topic of discussion for the October 7 class. The November 18 session will provide updates for personal protective…
Partnerships Sought for Restoring Wetland Ecosystems
…2022 which is scheduled to begin on October 1. An upcoming workshop on July 15 will provide additional information on wetland ecosystem restoration and opportunities offered through WREP. WREP Program…
Another Salmonella Outbreak Report Leads Back to Adjacent Land Use
The official report on the latest salmonella outbreak related to peaches points to adjacent land use as the potential cause. Between August and October of last year, the U.S. Food…
In-Person National FFA Convention Returns to Indianapolis
…the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, on October 27-30. Last year’s convention was held as a virtual experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event typically attracts more…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is taking public comment on proposed updates to the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Last October, CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act…
Salmonella Outbreak Report Points to Adjacent Land Use
…and October 2020. The outbreak stemmed from red onions sourced from the Southern San Joaquin Valley and Imperial Valley. While no deaths were reported, more than 1600 cases of illness…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
…request for Small Business Innovation Research applications will begin in July and end sometime in October. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
Conservation Easements Reach Milestone of Five Million Acres
…Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The total represents an area roughly the size of New Jersey. There have been 110,000 acres of newly enrolled conservation easements since October, which has helped…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
…selected by AFBF and Farm Credit to compete at the AFBF Convention in January 2022 as semi-finalists. Semi-finalist teams will each be awarded $10,000 and will be announced on October…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port congestion in California. The focus of the investigation is related to detention and demurrage practices of ocean carriers…
Industry Members Asked to Participate in Citrus Thrip Research
Researchers are asking for assistance from industry members as they investigate citrus thrips. The pest populations have been known to rapidly develop resistance to management materials. Thrips can cause issues…
Snowpack Increases, But ‘Still Nowhere Near Out of the Woods’
…– which were October, November, and December – precipitation statewide was only 39 percent of average,” DeGuzman noted. “To make up for those early dry months we’ll need multiple days…