…Colombia imposes tariffs, which could hurt U.S. dairy exports and jobs. They argue that U.S. powdered milk does not get subsidies and is not the same as Colombian fluid milk,…
Almond Update: Ag Business Approaches to Overcome Challenges
…with the quick returns expected in venture capital. He explained that successful farming requires patience and commitment to managing the various obstacles. “Farming is a long game. If you look…
Unique Pumpkin Varieties Mark the Beginning of the Fall Season
…Labor Day weekend, and then in full swing by October. Acreage dedicated to pumpkin cultivation this year remains consistent with last year’s, he added. As the company’s watermelon season comes…
Voices of the Valley: Cantaloupe 411 with Garrett Patricio of Westside Produce
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USDA Providing $400 Million to Support Water Management in the West
…Utah, Oregon, Arizona, and California, have been provisionally selected for a USDA program that may award up to $15 million each. These districts will work with producers to voluntarily reduce…
Breakdown of Farm Production Expenditures
A breakdown of farm production expenditures. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by photosergii@gmail.com/DepositPhotos USDA’s latest look at farm production expenditures in total and by various categories…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
…efforts together with the dairy and livestock families,” said Ross. The new Dairy Plus Program also provides competitive grants to California dairy farms to implement advanced manure management practices, targeting…
Watermelon Production Progressing Well Despite Rough Start
…not being able to work the ground,” Van Groningen said. The troublesome beginnings were redeemed come harvest season in late June, which is “now on par with 2021 and 2022…
USDA Discrimination Payments
Image by Kotangens/DepositPhotos image The USDA works to right some wrongs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Checks are going out for the USDA’s discrimination financial assistance program….
Reclamation Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to CVP Operation
…are pleased to present the comprehensive results of this effort to the public for comment.” Six public meetings have been scheduled to provide an overview of the proposal and take…
Almond Update: Registration Opens Soon for The Almond Conference 2024
…Bailey. “So really just looking at that theme of kind of bringing everyone together and that we’re all on the same team working together to drive growth and global demand…
Consequences of No New Farm Bill
…consequences of not finishing the legislation and adding another extension of the 2018 bill. While crop insurance is a permanent program, it does need improvements to make it more affordable…
Almond Update: Prioritizing Nutrient Efficiency for Long-Term Success
Certified Crop Consultant for Axiom Agriculture, Joe Palomino has been working with growers to optimize their operations for 16 years. Palomino shared some of his agronomic experiences in a recent…
Citricola Scale Continues to Be A Challenge for Growers
…It likes the cold and wet spring and mild summer days in early May/June. What that does is it allows for females to survive better and produce more eggs,” Gautam…