…help maintain healthy perennial crops during winter dormancy. According to Burkdoll, scale insects such as San Jose scale are a common problem in orchards. He says these pests can damage…
Widespread Workforce Disruptions Not Observed
Immigrant (migrant) seasonal farm (field) workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. Credit: mikeledray / Shutterstock.com Despite reports of unease among farm workers in…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
…friendly California sunshine…where avocados flourish. It’s crafted with care by dedicated local farmers who work hard to ensure every California Avocado season is worth the wait. Committed to responsible, sustainable…
Firestone Making Farm Tires Last Longer
…and our tire engineering expertise, and we really combine those to advance our innovative tire solutions. So we have in house computer experts that virtually design models of the tires…
Almond Update: Coach Prime Representing California Almonds at Super Bowl Radio Row
…has gotten just more and more comfortable. You can tell almonds are now a part of his life.” You can learn more at https://www.almonds.com/own-your-prime. Almond Update: Coach Prime Representing California…
San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition Now Accepting Entries
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…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…to the rescue by barking for help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZhRKMwbwXw Farm dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Meet Daisy, the 2025 People’s Choice Pup. Daisy, a rescue pup, is a rescuer…
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…
President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate
…to our great American auto workers,” the President said. “In other words, you’ll be able to buy the car of your choice.” The ethanol industry and farm groups sued the…
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…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…the final rule. Interested parties are welcome to submit comments on any aspect of the rule. The interim rule will be posted for public inspection on January 16 on www.regulations.gov and will…
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
…wildfires are affecting populated areas in Southern California, they are also affecting agricultural areas in the hilly areas just outside of Los Angeles. USA meteorologist Brad Rippey on the wildfire…
Livestock Producer Evaluates Trump Pick for Ag Secretary
Former Director of the Domestic Policy Council Brooke Rollins speaking with attendees at the 2021 Young Women’s Leadership Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Gaylord Texan Resort &…