The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently seeking qualified applicants for four vacancies on the Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee. This specialized committee serves a crucial…
Almond Production Update for 2025
…shortage, the almonds rebound from a large almond crop forecast. Apparently, the sky is not falling because there’s plenty of bees, and they did their job with a very mild…
California Prunes are a Big Powerhouse
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” California prunes are a powerhouse! 99% of prunes are grown in California and about 40% of the global supply the annual production for…
American Agriculture History Minute: Butler Manufacturing Company Founded
Butler and Sukup storage bins on a farm on Austin Road east of Parker Road, Bridgewater, Michigan. Dwight Burdette, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History…
California Walnut Growers Looking Forward to Promising 2025 Crop
California walnut growers are looking forward to a promising 2025 crop, thanks to favorable early season conditions. After three years of above-average precipitation, surface water levels are sufficient, and soil…
Trade Agreement with the UK Draws Praise from NCBA
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has expressed its appreciation for President Donald Trump’s efforts in securing a trade agreement principle with the United Kingdom (U.K.) that includes beef. This…
Tariff Talks Heating Up
DepositPhotos image President Donald Trump signed in the first tariff trade deal with the UK and now the USA is agreeing with China on a deal. China is calling it…
May is Strawberry Month
…weather according to the California Strawberry commission but here’s the exciting news. Strawberries are rebounding because of the beautiful spring weather. May is Strawberry Month Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
American Agriculture History Minute: Originators of the National Western Stock Show
Draft horses at the National Western Stock Show 2008 in the Events Center Nathan Walker, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History…
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
…irrigation monitoring, and pruning. It’s especially important to California Fig growers, packers, and suppliers to find innovative ways to reduce the carbon footprint of producing California Figs. The figs are…
WTNA Gearing Up for Two Major Events
…7:00 PM at the Unwind Kitchen and Bar in Chico, California. This gathering offers members a valuable opportunity to network, connect with fellow professionals, and explore the benefits of WTNA…
Latest Federal Dietary Guidelines being Developed
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are working together to develop the latest federal dietary guidelines for 2025-2030. These…
New Tariff USA deal with UK
DepositPhotos image President Donald Trump talking about his first tariff deal with the UK. The deal includes millions of dollars of increased market access for American exports, especially in agriculture…
Raisin Industry Will Never Look the Same
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” Mr. Raisin, Hall of Famer Kalem Barserian explains why raisins will be like the fig industry in the Central Valley very soon. You…