DepositPhotos image The 10th annual San Joaquin Valley olive oil competition is now accepting entries from California commercial producers for both extra virgin and flavored olive oils, made from their…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
…in Northern California, emphasize the importance of rotation and responsible stewardship to combat resistance. California almond growers continue to face increasing challenges with fungicide resistance, a persistent issue affecting the…
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
…comes to the agricultural workforce. “Your American Farm Bureau team is pressing House and Senate leaders to understand the urgency of ag labor reform. And we’ve hosted fly ins to…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…AFBF, with support from Nestlé Purina PetCare, recognized Sirius and a People’s Choice Pup today at its convention. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yCfwak_aJg “Farm dogs often play a dual role as both working dogs…
Brooke Rollins Vows Swift Action on Farm Aid at Senate Confirmation Hearing
…Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Author: Gage Skidmore, Surprise, AZ, USA/Wikipedia image On Thursday, the Senate Agriculture Committee held a confirmation hearing for Brooke Rollins, President Donald Trump’s nominee for…
Trump Rekindles Debate Over Small, Endangered Fish in California
Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus). Native to the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta region of northern California. Courtesy of UC Davis By Zephyrwang21 – Own work, CC0 Wikipedia image President Donald Trump…
APHIS and CDFA Expand Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine
…for sweet orange scab (SOS) in Orange County, California, due to a detection in a residential property. This expansion does not affect commercial citrus. SOS_PQM_OverviewGridDownload Grid #439 Grid #456 Grid…
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
…are accepted throughout the year. Producers, landowners and forest managers interested in applying for assistance should contact the NRCS. To learn more about EQIP and other continuous signup programs, contact…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…a new solution. Common early-season almond diseases include anthracnose, bacterial spot, brown rot, jacket rot, leaf blight, scab, and shot hole. “Being proactive and knowing what products work best is…
Voices of the Valley: Connecting Community to Farms and Fields
…of how food gets from farm to table. SEEAG is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between farmers and the community by educating students and the public about…
Richard Fordyce Appointed Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation
…back to USDA to work on behalf of America’s farmers and ranchers is like—it’s just, I mean, it’s very humbling,” he said. Fordyce’s agricultural background gives him firsthand experience with…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…be published on January 17. Interested parties may submit comments during the 60-day public comment period. Learn more about this interim rule, or contact Bill Hohenstein, Director of the Office of…
Beagle Brigade Secures the Nation’s Agricultural Gateways
…in safeguarding the country’s farms and crops from invasive pests. Deployed at major airports, border crossings, and postal facilities, these highly trained detection dogs work in tandem with their human…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
…certain level. How to Enroll: Producers interested in enrolling in these programs should contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. Enrollment can be completed in person, by mail,…