…houses for nearby farmers and opened a lumber yard. And so it began in 1868 for William and Sam Cargill. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks…
Cattle Don’t Spread Cheatgrass According to New Study
…cattle digestion makes cheatgrass seeds inert, meaning they can no longer grow into new plants. This discovery challenges the idea that grazing cattle are responsible for spreading this invasive plant…
USDA Awards $33.5 Million to Boost Local Food Systems Across 43 States
…on regional food processing and distribution. For example, In Her Shoes, Inc. in Mississippi will build a mobile produce market to increase fresh produce access for underserved communities. Finally, RFSP…
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…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…now in its third iteration, focused heavily on addressing labor challenges through automation in California’s specialty crop agriculture sector. According to Walt Duflock, Vice President of Innovation at Western Growers,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Tennessee Valley Authority Act Passes
…service. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next time. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
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….
New Oat Germplasm Lines Developed to Combat Crown Rust
…to introduce “adult plant resistance,” which slows the disease without full immunity. The two new lines underwent extensive trials, including testing in disease-prone nursery plots, where they outperformed other plants….
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
…latest research and developments in sustainable agriculture. Topics include pest management strategies, soil health, automation, and mechanization. Key presentations include: Fritz Westover (Westover Viticulture) on the impact of pruning and…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) is now accepting applications for the 2025 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship. This scholarship is designed for students pursuing careers in the beef…
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…
California Releases 2023 Air Monitoring Report on Pesticide Levels
…regulatory targets. DPR operates four air monitoring stations in high pesticide-use areas: Oxnard, Santa Maria, Shafter, and Watsonville. These stations collect weekly samples, testing for 40 pesticides. In 2023, 95%…
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…strawberries, and leafy vegetables. It offers zero-day pre-harvest intervals (PHI) and a four-hour re-entry interval (REI), making it convenient for growers who need flexibility in their spraying schedules. Overall, both…
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 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…