…farmers and ranchers from unfair practices. “Producers all across the country for too long have faced a marketplace that benefits a few large companies over those who are growing our…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
…exporters by state and federal agencies through the latest effort. The Port of Oakland is a critical piece of the export supply chain for agricultural producers who have suffered severely…
Diamondback Moth Infestations Underscore Importance of IPM Approach
…managing the pest in cruciferous crops. Cooperative Extension Advisor for Entomology and Biologicals Surendra Dara said producers have been noticing an increased problem with management for about a year now….
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
…meat and poultry producers. President Biden is meeting virtually with farmers, ranchers, and independent processors to hear industry concerns. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Attorney General…
VofV: Intersection of Ag and Tech – Emerging Trends in 2022
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…top ten crops, as outlined in the crop report, are almonds, grapes, pistachios, poultry, milk, cattle, garlic, tomatoes, oranges, and peaches, with almonds and grapes leading the pack as the…
IPM and Agricultural Research and Outreach Evaluation Survey
Agricultural industry members are being asked to provide feedback to help Cooperative Extension better meet the needs of producers. Measuring the impact of both research and outreach efforts is a…
Citrus Production Benefits from Rain and Cooler Temperatures
…by producers. “This rain is just perfect at this point in time. Hopefully, it will improve allocations and provide a little bit more certainty and clarity for growers as we…
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
…state agencies, producers, and other stakeholder groups. USDA has also invested in additional personnel to provide assistance to program participants and help streamline conservation efforts. “CREP is one of the…
VofV: Building Communities for Resuscitating Water Conservation
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-22-21
…investments required by Prop 12 present challenges for pork producers and how to plan ahead for crop protection needs in order to avoid supply chain disruptions. Tune in to the…
MSOB: Demand for Scientific Data Pushing Biological Product Development
…big data and smarter farming technologies is helping producers to make more informed decisions when it comes to biologicals. Farmers are beginning to demand more evidence that a biological product…
Week in Review: House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Continued Growth in Organic
…small, niche segment within the overall agricultural industry, organic production has expanded substantially. The prolonged heatwaves in June and July caused a shift in harvest timelines for some producers. One…
Upcoming Survey for Farmers and Ranchers
With its goal to better improve knowledge and understanding of producers in America, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2021 Farm Producer Study….