…(NRCS) and the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF). The partnership will help strengthen collaborative efforts between organic producers and NRCS field staff. “This partnership will ensure NRCS field staff better…
Preliminary Grape Crush Down Nearly 14 Percent from 2019
…of grapes were crushed in 2020. The report is compiled by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. 2020 marks the third-lowest crush…
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…conservation programs, we will create new market opportunities and streams of income for farmers, ranchers and producers that address climate change and environmental challenges, strengthen local and regional food systems,…
California Walnut Marketing Order Referendum Bringing Changes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that amendments have been made to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of California walnuts. The California Walnut Board will now be…
Week in Review: Five Percent Water Allocations Disappoint and H-2A Wages Climb to $16
…in the announcement. The U.S. Department of Labor has finally revealed what the Adverse Effect Wage Rate will be for 2021, with California ranking as the third-highest rate in the…
New Walnut Variety Provide More Flexibility for California Growers
Researchers at the University of California, Davis have bred a new walnut variety for California growers. After more than 10 years of development, the new UC Wolfskill walnut variety holds…
Forecasted Drop in Cotton Acreage Attributed to Uncertainty Ahead
California cotton acreage is expected to decline significantly this year. The National Cotton Council (NCC) announced its projections at its recent Annual Meeting. California is forecasted to experience an overall…
Good, yet Lower, 2021 Avocado Forecast Due to Weather
This year’s California avocado crop looks good but will likely come in a little lighter than expected. In January, avocado-producing areas of California experienced heavy winds. Ventura County producer Chris Sayer…
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
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…
MSOB: FRAC Group History and Increasing Importance in Biological Industry
…with conventional products. Doll emphasized that FRAC groups were created to help avoid resistance and biofungicides give producers something to add to their rotation. Listen to the episode with David…
Almond Update: Nitrogen BMPs Research Driven, Upcoming Training
Years of high-level research have been combined to form Nitrogen Best Management Practices for almond growers. The Almond Board of California has developed the guide and created a digestible handbook…
New Manual Available for Non-Chemical Weed Control
A new manual is available with information about management practices for non-chemical weed control. The manual from the California Invasive Plant Council contains descriptions of 21 of the commonly used non-chemical…
Give FFA Day: A Chance to Support Ag Education During National FFA Week
…opportunities to students through Give FFA Day, Thursday, February 25. California FFA Foundation Development Director, Maureen Funk, shared her excitement, “We have a national FFA officer this year from California,…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is seeking additional time for producers to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Friday, February 26 is the current deadline to apply…