California producers have been making continuous strides in wine industry sustainability over the years. A recent report from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) shows the vast majority of the…
State of Organic Produce 2020 Report Released by OPN
…health and fresh produce is crystal clear in the data shared in this first-ever report. Organic produce is, and will remain, a key driver of retail sales.” OPN had been…
Problematic Honeybee Parasite Found to Steal Iron from Its Host
A type of honeybee parasite has been found to take iron supplies away from bees, resulting in serious health complications. The Nosema ceranae parasite is one of the most significant…
On-Farm Readiness Reviews Still Available for Ag Operations
…will be able to answer specific questions pertaining to individual farming operations. OFRRs offer producers a chance to fully understand exactly what is expected of them prior to getting an…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
…interested in making the application are encouraged to visit their Honey Bee Best Management Practices. The BMP’s can be found at almonds.com under the grower’s tools section. ABC also has a Quick…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
…really are – and have been – in a pivotal time when it comes to mechanization and automation. We’ve been really focusing and putting a lot of investment into trying…
Almond Matters: Good Weather for Pollinator Activity
…days as far as temperatures have been pretty steady. We had a little rain event almost 10 days ago now. It looks like we might have another one coming up…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
The winds of change certainly have blown strong from Washington, and they are at gale force in the farming industry. President Biden eliminated the Covid relief funding which benefited some…
NASS Report Shows Vast Majority of American Farms Are Family Operations
…Agriculture Farm Typology report which details family farming operations. Family farms are considered to be any farming operations where the majority of the business is owned by the producer and their…
MSOB: Not All Biopesticides Safe for Beneficials
…assumed to be environmentally friendly. In the latest episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals campaign, Kansas State Professor on Entomology Dr. Raymond Cloyd talks about the potential impacts of…
Research Network to Take Comprehensive Look at Bee Health
…bee health. The multi-campus network will be working towards viable solutions to combat bee decline. Project members will be working closely with local beekeepers as various projects take shape. “I…
Almond Update: Make This Season’s Bloom as Successful as 2020
…breaking. Watch Lewis’s session at the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference below. Get more information about the Pollinator Partnership’s Bee Friendly Farming program and Project Apis m.‘s Seeds for Bees program…
AFBF Suggests Methodology Improvements for NASS Reports
…that can be improved. AFBF also recommends accelerating new and innovative technology adoption to better refine the reporting process. Increases in the use of digital tools in the farming sector…
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
…between the entrepreneurial community and the agriculture industry has been a major priority in recent years. The advancement of agricultural technologies has picked up steam as more communication and coordination…