…three-day event, FIRA USA 2022, has been made possible through a partnership with multiple groups and organizations. Western Growers, the Global Organization for Agricultural Organization (GOFAR), UC Agriculture and Natural…
Almond Update: Irrigation Technology Workshop Series Begins November 3
The Almond Board of California (ABC) and other partners are hosting an irrigation technology workshop series in a few weeks. Registration for each of the workshops is available online through…
Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
…producers in navigating changes in milk and feed costs. Dairy producers will have until December 9 to enroll in 2023 coverage. Producers have the ability to use the online decision…
MSOB: Biologicals Have an Opportunity in Between Organic and Traditional
…to develop,” Sellès explained. On a global scale, Sellès noted that the compound annual growth rate of biologicals has been outpacing traditional chemical pesticides. As innovation continues to focus more…
USDA Providing Relief to Qualified Borrowers Struggling to Make Payments
…near term. Approximately 2,100 borrowers who had their farms foreclosed on and still had remaining debt have had this debt resolved in order to cease debt collections and garnishment relieving…
Rail Strike Concerns Renewed After Union Rejects Contract
…in the week. “Railroaders are discouraged and upset with working conditions and compensation and hold their employer in low regard. Railroaders do not feel valued. They resent the fact that…
NCC Announces 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences
…page at www.cotton.org. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. NCC Announces 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster,…
VofV: Jack Vessey on the Pressing Need to Implement Technology in Desert Agriculture
…out more at WGA.com. For Jack Vessey, President of Imperial Valley-based Vessey & Co., one fact of desert agriculture never changes: You have to do more with less. “We have…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations
…have been selected to disperse the grant funding to essential workers. “USDA is committed not only to acknowledging the work of our nation’s essential agricultural and food workers, but also…
MSOB: Development of Biologicals Increasing, But Adoption Could Improve
…to market, Merrigan said more could be done to promote their usage. “I do think in terms of regulatory processes, right now the U.S. is doing pretty well by biologicals….
Data in Consumer Perceptions of Pork
Keeping track of consumer perceptions in one ag industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by -Rita-👩🍳 und 📷 mit ❤ from Pixabay There is a lot…
RMA Insurance Options for Specialty Crops, Organics
…of the most comprehensive risk management options available. “We want to make sure farmers and ranchers know about these very important insurance options. We invite specialty crop, organic, urban and…
Almond Update: Achievement Awards to Recognize Industry Contributions
…has a longstanding and direct involvement in the industry and that person should have a commitment to the industry,” said Jenny Nicolau, ABC Senior Manager of Industry Relations and Communications….
California’s 30×30 Conservation Plan Moving Forward
The 30×30 conservation plan dictated by an executive order from Governor Gavin Newsom is beginning to take shape. Initially signed back in 2020, the order commits California to conserve 30…