…June as the official California Avocado Month and they continue the tradition this year. Avocados are grown by about 3000 California growers primarily with Groves from San Diego to Monterey….
ACP Detection Response: ‘The System is Working’
…of best practices and regulatory requirements for keeping Huanglongbing (HLB) from taking hold in California. HLB can become widespread within a period of five years if not actively mitigated and…
Extensive Study Says GMO Corn Not Harmful to Non-Target Insects
…Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and…
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
…as our farmers and ranchers and foresters are very excited and anxious to work with the USDA on how we address climate from a way that deals with soil health,…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
…jumpstart that growth by making the organic transition process more accessible and impactful; particularly for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, who experience unique challenges to accessing resources and…
Changes to Walnut Marketing Order Still Working Through the Process
The California Walnut Board (CWB) has remained actively working on adjustments to the Federal Marketing Order. CWB Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Joshua Rahm said the industry efforts initially…
Stay Safe During the Summer Grilling Season
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Largely Positive Response to USDA’s Food Supply Chain Transformation Plan
…farmers grow healthy, affordable foods for families in their own communities.” Some specific investments that have received praise include $200 million for the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program…
More Than 40 Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Tariff Adjustment
A total of 41 organizations representing a broad array of agricultural interests are calling for significant tariff adjustment. Led by Farmers for Free Trade, the ag groups are encouraging the…
Vilsack on Food Systems in Farm Bill
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Study Demonstrates Value of Programs Supporting Export Market Development
…Market Development Program provide substantial value for farmers and the overall economy. “Export programs have added an average of $9.6 billion per year to export value between 1977 and 2019….
Field Day Focused on Beneficial Predators in Walnuts Happening June 16
A Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems field day is coming up in Princeton on June 16. The free, in-person event is being hosted by the Community Alliance with Family Farmers. Registration…
Drivers Across the U.S. Reach 30 Billion Miles on E15 Fuel
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AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-02-22
…farm labor shortages, and this week’s California’s Crop Progress and Weather report. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…