…of environmentally friendly pest management tools by 25%, achieve zero waste by putting everything produced in the orchard to optimal use, and reduce dust during harvest by 50%. Almond Board of California’s…
Genome Published of the Small Hive Beetle, a Major Honey Bee Parasite
…other smells do SHBs follow to target honey bee colonies. Although there are about 350,000 beetle species and subspecies, only seven beetle genomes, including the SHB, have been completed and…
New ‘Bee Where’ Program Should Be Here By Spring
…bees, at BeeWhereCalifornia.com. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to Another July 7, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1,…
Farmland Access Remains A Challenge for Young and Beginning Farmers
…the ages of 25 and 34 actually grew by 2.2 percent between 2007 and 2012. However, nearly a third of farming operations are still being led by someone age 65…
More Produce Recalled from E. coli Outbreak
More produce is coming off the shelf after the farm linked to the romaine E. coli outbreak was identified last week. The Federal Drug Administration pinpointed Santa Maria farming operation…
Measuring Costs and Benefits of Different Farming Systems
Making adjustments to how soil is thought of and managed can yield some significant long-term benefits when applied to farming operations. Rising costs of agricultural inputs has been one of…
Almond Industry Remains Committed to Continuous Improvement
…2025 Goals include increasing the implementation of environmentally friendly pest management methods by 25 percent and further reducing water usage in almond production by another 20 percent. The industry will…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…to benefit organic farming. The bill will also enhance trade programs to encourage exports of American farm goods. “Farm exports support jobs in rural California, of course, but also in…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…research-based best practices. Research continues to fine-tune the optimal approach to planting bee pastures which supply additional nutrition to bee hives and other nearby pollinators. Water and honey bee-focused research…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…of the Virginias, a customer-owned financial cooperative that provides resources and education outreach to local farmers and the community. Since June 2017, he has been farming full-time on the family…
Edible Plants that Become Invasive
…family, and also a cousin of watercress – is one to avoid if you’re looking for an edible plant with pretty flowers. While it may be bee friendly, It is…
BEE Where Website Helps Growers
…for times that bees are either not active or have been moved away. The program requires beekeepers to register with the state and report locations of their hives. California beekeepers…
Egg Laying Chickens with Personalities
…with exceptional egg laying capabilities. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Egg Laying Chickens with Personalities The Plymouth Rock chicken is an exceptionally friendly bird that will make…
Managing Soil as An Ecology Can Create Better Growing Conditions
Making adjustments to how soil is thought of and managed can yield some significant long-term benefits when applied to farming operations. Rising costs of agricultural inputs has been one of…