As the year comes to an end, California farmers carried their way through the pandemic, market disruptions, drought, wildfires and more. California Farm Bureau‘s annual By The Numbers report showed…
Report Shows U.S. Falling Behind in Trade Agreements
…not promising,” said Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode. “Does that mean we’re standing still or are we falling behind because the rest of the world is moving…
Almond Update: Acreage Reports Get Finetuned with More Detailed Metrics
…2021 water year but have yet been removed. Kimmelshue explained that they are also working to provide even more detailed metrics in future acreage reports. Work is taking place to…
The California Kitchen: Nashville Hot Chicken Untamed
…oil Listen to Albert prepare Nashville Hot Chicken Untamed below. The California Kitchen: Nashville Hot Chicken Untamed For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
VofV: How to Become an Agtech Impact Rainmaker
…out more at WGA.com. As Israel has long been known as an innovator in water usage, the country’s technologists have helped farmers achieve 30% more yield while using 60% less…
Continuing Issues With Farm Labor Contractor Licensing Process
…only having to renew once a year. There has also been a lack of access to the necessary exams, further complicating the licensing process. “It’s not surprising if the administration…
Ways to Make Autumn Leaves Work for the Garden
Some ways to make all of those autumn leaves work for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay…
Congressional Timeline for the Remainder of 2021
Congress returned to work last week after extending government funding through a continuing resolution to provide funding through February 18. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council,…
Easy to Grow Medicinal Must-Have Plant for the Garden
…much thrives on neglect. It doesn’t need to be fertilized unless your soil is incredibly depleted. If you’re planting new seeds or transplanting seedlings, then work some compost into the…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…for profits, nonprofits, Tribal communities, public bodies and people in rural and urban areas. USDA Rural Development (RD) will administer the loans. Funding may be used to: · start-up or expand…
MSOB: Taking a Closer Look at Biosolids Applications
…there is heavy regulation because there’s pushback from the community,” said Villa. Although biosolids are applied in cropping systems, it is primarily for those used as livestock feed. Villa noted…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…the resiliency of the almond industry as a whole. Issues of water remain a challenge for producers, with drought conditions compounded by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. But growers have…
VofV: The Interplay Between Water, Tech and Regulation
…out more at WGA.com. Speaking from the unique perspective of both a farmer and technologist, Domonic Rossini discusses the key elements for creating a formula that results in a more…
Agronomic Minute: Getting Ahead of Walnut Blight
…dealing with a history of walnut blight in their orchards are likely well-versed in making preparations to combat any damage. The pathogen that causes walnut blight can overwinter in between…