Mediterranean fruit fly (MedFly), Ceratitis capitata, posed on a black wall. DepositPhotos image Effective October 17, 2024, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded the Mediterranean Fruit…
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
…across the country. This initiative, funded under Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935, aims to help both producers and communities in need. According to USDA Under Secretary Jenny…
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
…more than 20 continuing education hours through online and in-person sessions. The Expo will feature leading experts from UC Davis, Oregon State University, Cal Poly, and UC Berkeley, sharing the…
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,…
New Ag Literacy Resource Highlights U.S. Food and Farm Facts
…Modern Farmers, Trade & Economics, Environment, and Production. It features updated data from the most recent Census of Agriculture and includes easy-to-read graphics, making it useful for classrooms, fairs, events,…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…control advisors, certified crop advisors, and really all other almond industry professionals,” said Jenny Nicolau, Associate Director of Industry Relations and Global Communications at the Almond Board. “We’re offering nearly…
California Releases 2023 Air Monitoring Report on Pesticide Levels
…were detected at measurable levels but remained below safety limits. These include 1,3-Dichloropropene, Captan, DDVP, Methyl Isothiocyanate (MITC), Malathion, Methyl Bromide, and Pendimethalin. However, DPR is closely monitoring Chloropicrin, which…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
…testing new practices, inputs, crop varieties, or animal breeds to improve both profitability and sustainability. The program is open to all organic or transitioning farmers, and OFRF encourages organizations supporting…
American Agriculture History Minute: Colorado Dust Bowl
…Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025…
Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
…just as vulnerable as humans,” Orozco said. Researchers studied almond, pistachio, and walnut trees in California’s Central Valley from 2018 to 2022, a period that included the 2020 megafires. These…
American Agriculture History Minute: Tractor Supply Company Starts as a Mail-Order Company
…mail order supplier of tractor parts. The first retail store founded in 1939. We know it today as Tractor Supply Company, and in January of 1959, Tractor Supply Company became…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks with Sabrina Halvorson about the USDA’s efforts to assist farmers, ranchers, and communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Listen to the radio story:…
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…
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
…with sick or dead animals. Avian influenza primarily spreads among birds, but the virus can occasionally infect humans, especially those in close contact with infected animals. The department also encourages…