…Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza DepositPhotos image (USDA-APHIS/WASHINGTON/Dec. 6, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the…
Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy
…between the California almond industry and Italy’s nut processing sector, which relies on a steady supply of high-quality almonds for value-added processing. The discussions reinforced the shared commitment to maintaining…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…critical topic, registration for the conference and additional information on the agenda are available at almonds.com/conference. By exploring innovative land-use strategies, the Almond Conference aims to support growers through complex regulatory…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
…SIPCAM, highlighted the product’s potential benefits compared to compost, especially in California’s low-organic soils. Phelps explained that while compost and manure have been used for generations to enrich soil, they…
Expansion of MedFly Quarantine Boundary in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties
…Fly (MedFly) quarantine boundary to include additional areas in Alameda and Santa Clara counties, specifically in the Fremont area. A detailed map of the new boundary is available at www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/medfly/regulation.html….
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
The Vineyard Team has unveiled the program lineup for the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo, scheduled for November 11-13 in Atascadero, California. The event promises a comprehensive educational experience, offering attendees…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
…who are essential to the future of food production. Eligible students include those studying education, communication, production, research, or other areas related to the beef industry. CME Group’s John Ricci,…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…completion to meet licensing requirements. The Almond Learning Hub is now available at almondlearninghub.com. With this new tool, the Almond Board of California aims to support the industry by offering…
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…formulation, is tailored for permanent crops such as tree nuts, while Shenzi 400, a liquid formulation, is ideal for row crops like Brassicas on the coast. With 21 days of…
American Agriculture History Minute: Colorado Dust Bowl
…more information, visit www.fema.gov That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next time. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef…
Voices of the Valley: The Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…Nickerson, Commodity and Supply Chain Services Director for Western Growers; and Cory Lunde, VP of External Affairs for Western Growers. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
…details about the summit will be released soon at www.cadairysummit.com. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
California Table Grape Growers Offer Scholarships for 2025
…at a community college before transferring to a four-year university. The Field Worker Scholarship awards $25,000 to students who plan to attend a four-year university directly. To qualify, applicants must…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…(FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), while speaking at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture annual meeting. Companion animals, such as dogs and cats, are also…