DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced four open positions on the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee. The Committee advises the CDFA secretary on…
Expansion of MedFly Quarantine Boundary in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties
…Fly (MedFly) quarantine boundary to include additional areas in Alameda and Santa Clara counties, specifically in the Fremont area. A detailed map of the new boundary is available at www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/medfly/regulation.html….
UC ANR Project to Help Underserved Farmers in SoCal with Land Ownership
…ways to support small farmers. “Hukama means ‘to grow relationships,’” Nkhoma said. “When we feed others, we build community.” Farmers interested in CALE or land equity efforts can contact Richards…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
…who are essential to the future of food production. Eligible students include those studying education, communication, production, research, or other areas related to the beef industry. CME Group’s John Ricci,…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…completion to meet licensing requirements. The Almond Learning Hub is now available at almondlearninghub.com. With this new tool, the Almond Board of California aims to support the industry by offering…
Purdue Expert Shares Sales Strategies for Agricultural Professionals at CA Conference
…and complex regulatory environment, offers valuable lessons for the broader agricultural community. As he pointed out, issues such as labor and water challenges in California are becoming more common across…
USDA Releases Interim Report on Meat Industry Practices
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its Interim Report: Competition and Fair Practices in Meat Merchandising. The report aims to assess how retail concentration and business…
CAAA: Advocating for Agricultural Pilots Amid Increasing Challenges
…and associate members from across California. These members meet annually for a convention that provides educational opportunities and fosters a sense of community. “Our members come together once a year…
California Unveils New Tools to Track Wildfire Resilience Progress
…updates include the Interagency Treatment Dashboard, which now displays wildfire resilience work conducted in 2021, 2022, and 2023. More than one million acres of treatments were performed on 700,000 footprint…
American Agriculture History Minute: Colorado Dust Bowl
…more information, visit www.fema.gov That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next time. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
New Fungicide, Axios 20SC, Offers Almond Growers Disease Control and Sustainability
…agricultural community, while still providing powerful disease control. For more information on Axios 20SC, growers can contact their local UPL representatives or visit the UPL website. Listen to the full…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…communication from the company became sporadic. While the company made promises of restructuring and eventual support, nothing materialized. Instead, farmers were left to shoulder the financial burden on their own….
Voices of the Valley: The Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…Nickerson, Commodity and Supply Chain Services Director for Western Growers; and Cory Lunde, VP of External Affairs for Western Growers. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is…
NACD Launches 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program
…of NACD District Grants Program, established by NACD’s District and Partner Relations Committee, encourages conservation districts to develop new activities or test fresh approaches in their operations. Past recipients have…