…a record of more than 980,000 metric tons last year. Senior Analyst of Horticulture for Rabo AgriFinance, David Magaña said that the U.S. continues to grow its influence on the…
NEED Water Act to Provide Drought Relief to San Joaquin Valley
…Water Act, aims to provide emergency drought relief. The legislation was introduced by Congressman David Valadao and co-sponsored by the entire California Republican delegation. The bill would reportedly provide better…
PD/GWSS Board Supports Project to Develop Powdery Mildew Resistance in Grapevines
…potential of using CRISPR Cas9 technology to integrate powdery mildew resistance into grapevines. Chair of the PD/GWSS Board, Steve McIntyre said the project builds on work performed by Dr. David…
Three Easy Methods for Growing Gourmet Potatoes
…of it per year. New potato releases by ARS scientists give us even more choices of potatoes to eat. Photo by Scott Bauer There are literally thousands of varieties of…
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
…in 2017 to address the mislabeling of non-dairy products had been unsuccessful. Under the direction of FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, the agency gathered public comments on the issue of labeling…
A Number of Factors in Declaring Drought in California
…governor has the ability to declare a drought status but its tricky to understand the state and federal water projects, how they operate.” Costa said. Congressman David Valadao was one…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program to End in May
…Subcommittee. Representative David Valadao asked why USDA would be ending a program that had provided support for farmers and ranchers in addressing food insecurity needs. “We’re going to continue to…
Almond Update: Spider Mites the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
…pest. “It used to be that predatory mites were the main beneficial arthropod out there helping to control mites but that has changed,” UC Cooperative Extension Advisor David Haviland said….
New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Confirmed by Senate
…trusted and science based, as well as on the role that the Renewable Fuel Standard and our agriculture producers have in mitigating climate change,” House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott…
MSOB: FRAC Group History and Increasing Importance in Biological Industry
…industry, but past-UC Cooperative Extension Advisor David Doll said in the latest Making Sense of Biologicals program that both more modes of action and product interaction will affect future application…
Give FFA Day: A Chance to Support Ag Education During National FFA Week
…David Lopez. For Give FFA Day we’re celebrating that success of having someone from our state represent us at the national level.” Funk said there will be a newsletter going…
Week in Review: WIIN Act Enhancements, Emerging Issue for Tomato Growers
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. A new fusarium issue is creating some significant concern…
RENEW WIIN Act Introduced in Congress by Central Valley Lawmaker
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. The Responsible, No-Cost Extension of Western Water Infrastructure Improvements…
CA Well Represented on House Ag Committee
U.S. Rep. David Scott Chairman David Scott of Georgia welcomed new and returning Democratic Members of the Committee for the 117th Congress—many representing California. In a statement, Chairman Scott shares…