…Taylor Hillman, Senior Specialist of Industry Communications at the Almond Board of California, the 2023 tour received positive feedback. “We received amazing feedback,” Hillman said. “It was an introduction for…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…in the spotlight as a component of addressing climate change, with recognition of its potential to provide solutions beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking at a New York Climate Week…
Support Network for Financially Stressed Producers
…Agreements, this national network will connect distressed borrowers with individualized assistance to help them stabilize and regain financial footing. Network partners include Farm Aid, the University of Arkansas, the University…
IFPA Policy Retreat Charts Course for Advocacy in 2025
DepositPhotos image International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) brought together volunteer leaders serving on the U.S. Government Relations Council and Political Advisory Committee in Washington, D.C. this month to dive into…
Registration Open for CA Avocado Society Annual Meeting
…members can register for $110. Registration does go up in cost after October 18th. The meeting will be held in Pala CA, which is near Temecula. Sessions include a hands-on…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Government’s Attempt to Restrict Expansion
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. By letf.luis@gmail.com/DepositPhotos image The British government attempted to restrict westward expansion with the ineffective Proclamation Line of 1763 that was abolished…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmers Move Across America
I’m Mark Oppold with today’s American Agriculture History Minute. By marzolino/DepositPhotos image After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the American victory in the War of 1812, plus the building…
Addressing Farm Labor Challenges Through Technology
Lake Forest, California: Immigrant migrant seasonal farm field workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. By mikeledray/DepositPhotos image Collaborative efforts are underway that seek…
Bayer CropScience Awards Incubator Opportunity to Genvor
By Baloncici/DepositPhotos image Bayer CropScience has selected the U.S.-based crop protection company, GenVor, as the first recipient of its Golden Ticket Award. The program gives GenVor a full year of…
Details of How 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Program Will Work
By PhillipMinnis/DepositPhotos image The 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Program is available for the 2024-2025 cotton season. Deputy Administrator of the Cotton and Tobacco Program in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service…
Economic Template and AgTech Assist Platform from Western Growers
Salinas, CA: Farm workers toil in the lettuce field to bring the harvest to market. By woodkern/DepositPhotos image Addressing labor issues with new technologies can be a complicated process. Senior…
NCBA/PLC on ESA Amendment Act
…the landscape by building robust habitat and increasing available forage through grazing. Current ESA rules can reduce critical conservation work, limit the presence of cattle on working lands, as well…
Banks Urged to Stop Financing Livestock Production
Image by maxym/DepositPhotos image More than 100 climate groups are pressuring JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and other private banks to stop financing global meat and dairy companies. Agriculture Dive Dot Com…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Hotels Available Today
…planning to attend the conference are encouraged to secure rooms early. A full list of specific hotel information is available ahead of time at Almonds.com/conference. “Once the hotels are live…