…area for the California Fresh Fruit Association.” When asked about the role that agtech will play in relation to labor on farms, LeMay said, “We’re not trying to replace ag…
California Storms Continue Taking a Toll on Agriculture
…a substantial hit, as the area accounts for approximately one-third of strawberry acreage in California. “Farms face a massive cleanup. As soon as the cleanup is complete, farmers will begin…
Pollinator Habitat Program Awards $12 Million to 10 Projects
…the implementation of the program. “CDFA is pleased to make this investment in pollinator habitat on California farms and ranches. Pollinators are not only vital to our ecosystems, they are…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…replacing older on-farm engines with new, more efficient equipment. NRCS and Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart partner projects are designed to bolster water infrastructure and delivery on farms. The Groundwater Recharge…
Ag Safety Awareness Week: “Lead the Way in Agriculture”
…Monday with Mental Health. Preventative Health Care, Safety Culture, Situational Awareness, and Temperature-Related Safety will be the focus Tuesday-Friday, respectively. “Keeping everyone safe on America’s farms and ranches is so…
Biggest U.S. Farms Obtaining More Land
The big are getting bigger. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s annual Farms and Land in Farms Report shows the country’s largest farms with sales of $1…
Initial CVP Allocations Announced and SWP Allocation Increased
…fallowed in Westlands. An adequate and reliable supply of surface water is critical to the viability of the communities and farms in the San Joaquin Valley and their ability to…
California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers
…opportunity. Congressman John Duarte also did not mince words when referring to water mismanagement in the state. “The data is in. We’ve depleted our aquifers. We’ve destroyed our farms. We’ve…
Going Nuts for National Almond Day
…of the world’s almonds. California is home to 7,600 almond farms and 90% of those farms are family-owned. More than two decades of research show almonds play a role in…
Legislation Seeks to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Investment
…John Tester and Mike Rounds introduced the bipartisan bill. “Food is a national security issue. Increasing foreign ownership of American farms and farmland is a threat to our food security,”…
New Ways to Track COVID in Animals
…very environmentally stable, especially to heat, making them ideal for use in the wild and on farms. As important, aptamers can be easily manufactured in a relatively short time and…
2022 Census of Agriculture Due Soon
…ag census provides a complete account of the nation’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them. Responding to the Census of Agriculture is required by federal law under…
State Unveils Roadmap for Reducing Pesticide Use
…California Environmental Protection Agency, and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). “The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap recognizes how the management of pest pressures is strongly interconnected with resilient farms…
Farm Group Wants Investigation into Egg Prices
…year. The company says avian flu is driving up prices. However, Cal-Maine had no positive flu tests on any of its farms. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours…