The California almond crop is projected to be approximately 3.00 billion pounds this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If that comes to fruition it would be the…
Food Safety Tips for Summer Grilling
There are a few things to keep in mind as grilling season kicks off this weekend… Grandfather holding pot while his grandson grilling meat and vegetables on the stick. By…
Industry Input Sought in Biologicals Survey
…the need for further understanding of their role in an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. “The issue is that we need really to understand how each of these products work…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
The Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center have received a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Organic Market Development Grant aims to expand organic…
Almond Matters: Early Summer Pest Management in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., as early summer arrives, growers are ramping up their pest management efforts. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd…
Benefits of the Delta Conveyance Project Far Exceed Costs
The Delta Conveyance Project is anticipated to provide significantly more benefits when compared to the costs associated with the project. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) released a benefit-cost analysis…
Where to Get Food Safety Information
It’s important to know where to find out food safety information when grilling. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. Meat with vegetables grilling over coals outdoors. By HappyCity/DepositPhotos…
RAPP Funding Awards Announced
Over sixty organizations and one hundred projects are recipients of the first round of USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) announced Tuesday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides a timeline for…
Concerns for Another Proposed Mill Tax Increase
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is looking to raise the mill tax once again, raising concerns for farmers. California Farm Bureau’s FarmTeam is encouraging producers to reach out to…
$1.3 Million Raised for 4-H Through Clover Campaign
Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with the National 4-H Council, announced that its Paper Clover Campaign raised over $1.3 million for 4-H youth nationwide, moving the fundraiser’s grand total to…
Conservatives Push Back on Democratic Attacks on Farm Bill
House Ag Chair GT Thompson is pushing back against Democrats’ attacks on his farm bill proposal, set for committee markup this Thursday. Thompson argues his newly named Farm, Food, and…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…in purchasing organic products. Rangarajan recommends research at a production level because of the diversity of organic practices including crop rotation, soil management, pest management, and preserving ecology. “I think…
Lobbying for the Farm Bill Tops $500 Million
A new report from The Hill says that pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and agriculture interests have combined to spend over $400 million lobbying Congress on a new farm bill. The Union for…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…supports nearly 23 million jobs. The National Cotton Council also praised the bill for increasing support levels for cotton producers facing rising production costs and improving risk management strategies. “Conservation…