…Pesticide Regulation. The state will also dip into its rainy-day reserves to meet the goals set in the budget plan. CDFA SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE INITIATIVES The budget proposal will impact several…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
Shielding agriculture from cyber attacks. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Two senators introduced legislation intended to boost the agricultural industry’s resilience against cyber attacks. The bipartisan measure…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
…irrigation is very important throughout the season, but even more so during bloom.” She points out that blossoms create humid microclimates, making them susceptible to diseases even in dry springs….
AgNet Weekly: President Pauses Pending LGN Exports
…letter to President Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. CC’d on the letter was Ali Zaidi, Assistant to the President and National Climate Advisor. Host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Ziadi…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The program is currently accepting grant applications through…
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
…brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out more at WGA.com. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Ten More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved by DWR
…initial plans. “It is remarkable,” said Gosselin. “For the first time under SGMA, groundwater basins that make up 98 percent of the state’s groundwater use are being actively managed by…
California Chill Report: Navigating Changing Chill Patterns
…counter and thinking about playing around with Dormex because it’s recently labeled, I would say that this is a good year to experiment on a small scale.” The weather this…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…discuss how agriculture is addressing its biggest challenges in both innovation and science. The activity around supporting and strengthening specialty crop agriculture through Western Growers is bustling. Dennis and Jeana…
Hits to Incentive Programs Expected in the Wake of Budget Deficit
With a $68 billion budget deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, California farmers are bracing for difficulties in every facet of the industry. The deficit is expected to include significant…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…times, because fertilizers are one of our most significant input costs. And because the proper use of them is key to satisfying regulatory requirements as well as to optimize productivity.”…
Almond Update: Richard Waycott Reflects on Two Decades of Leadership
…almond industry. Waycott expressed immense pride in the industry’s phenomenal growth during his tenure. As Waycott reminisced, he marveled at the industry’s incredible trajectory, noting its threefold expansion over two…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…on something,” Trice said. The prospect of AI having a place in farming productions is imminent as there is an increasing demand for efficiency, automation, and productivity in the industry….
STOP QIP Petition Disqualified
…prepared, disseminated, and signed in 2021 for later submission. Secretary Ross deemed this approach inconsistent with petition objectives and an abuse of the process. The use of pre-printed dates on…