…“Farms Under Threat: The State of America’s Farmland” report, according to American Farmland Trust, shows the loss of farmland “is serious” and “will accelerate” unless action is taken. The report…
UCANR Releases New Report for Raspberry Production Costs
…which will not necessarily apply to all farms. The report on raspberry production costs, along with studies for other commodities is available through the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and…
Secretary Perdue Commits to Prioritizing Food Waste Solutions
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hosted a food waste roundtable with Representatives Chellie Pingree (ME-1) and David Young (IA-3), food industry leaders, and non-profit groups at the U.S. Department…
Fresno State Awarded Irrigation Innovation Grant
…consortium will “co-develop, test, prototype and improve innovations, equipment, technology and decision and information systems designed to equip farms of the future with cutting-edge technologies and strategies to enhance irrigation…
First Insurance Service for Indoor Farmers Launched
…conducted last year, there were 15 commercial-scale vertical farms and rooftop greenhouses in the U.S. in spring 2015. By spring 2017, there were 56. From the National Association of Farm…
Highlighting the Importance of Foreign Markets to California
…geopolitical ramifications that now affect trade…so a realistic look at how do we strengthen our farms, our voice globally,” Johansson stated. Listen to Johansson’s interview below. About the Author…
Agri View: Wild Hog Eradication Efforts
…other than on farms and forest land. One thing these Farm Bureau units are doing is devising new trapping methods, and plans. And, holding meetings with farmers to show them…
New Water Sensing Technology Coming to Almond Orchards
…to apply the technology to almond trees. “It’s really advanced agriculture both in terms of how you run the farms here, but also how you treat the crops,” said Senior…
Turning Integrated Pest Management Ideas Into Action
…to society,” Berger said. “We want to increase adoption of IPM practices on farms, and also in schools, homes, museums and golf courses. We’re all in this together.” UC IPM…
Perdue Announces New Senior Leaders at USDA
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the selection of senior leaders in several U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies. Perdue appointed Ken Isley as Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Administrator,…
Produce Safety Program Launches Website
…vegetable and nut farmers. “It’s estimated some 20,000 California produce farms are covered under this new regulation,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The job of bringing these farms into compliance…
Ending Payment Limits Could Cause Farm Consolidation
…farm operations.” The bill, according to the coalition, would exempt most corporate farms from being limited to a single payment, and make it easier for large farms to reorganize as…
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…in response to the release of the 2018 Farm Bill text in the U.S. House of Representatives: ”We’re pleased to see the House Agriculture Committee’s language for the 2018 Farm…
Peterson Introduces MPP Replacement Program
…across the country are “facing tough times that show no signs of letting up.” USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts dairy farms to experience a 19.2 percent decrease in net cash…