…Risk Management In addition to research updates, the summit highlighted practical tools available to producers as they prepare for another wildfire season. Experts reviewed risk management options, including crop insurance…
Senate Agriculture Leaders Signal Progress on Long-Awaited Farm Bill
…“Farm Bill 2.0,” a proposal designed to modernize farm policy while incorporating priorities from producers and agricultural stakeholders. “To update farm policies on Farm Bill 2.0, I look forward to…
Pollinator Week Webinar to Highlight California Habitat Projects
…an overview from the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability. Participants will learn about the goals of the California Pollinator Habitat Program and how…
USDA Opens Applications for Expanded Specialty Crop Assistance Program
…grown substantially since it was first announced, providing additional support for eligible producers across the country. “Initially, we had $1 billion set aside. We’re actually going to be issuing $1.6…
California Farm Bureau Highlights Growing Food Animal Veterinarian Shortage
Shannon Douglass The growing food animal veterinarian shortage in California is becoming a major concern for livestock producers and rural communities. A recent report outlined efforts by the California Farm…
Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn Talks California Strawberries, Berry Innovation, Labor, Water, and the Future of Farming
…California Strawberry Season According to Bjorn, California’s strawberry season has been anything but typical. A significant heat wave in late February accelerated crop development throughout the state, only to be…
Driscoll’s CEO Says Consumer Education Key to Agriculture’s Future
Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn says stronger consumer education, regulatory reform, and support for California farmers will be critical to maintaining a vibrant specialty crop industry in the years ahead. In…
California Stone Fruit Season Running Weeks Ahead of Schedule
California is the largest producer of peaches, plums and nectarines. Most are grown in the San Joaquin Valley, just south of Fresno. By David Adam Kess, via Wikimedia Commons California’s…
Veterinarian Addresses Cattle Movement and Protection Measures Amid New World Screwworm Concerns
…Screwworm. The authorization provides producers with an additional tool as animal health officials continue efforts to contain and eliminate the threat. For cattle producers, staying informed about movement regulations, prevention…
California Trucking Industry Faces Ongoing Pressure From Fuel and Insurance Costs
…or there’s a California one as well. So we’re absorbing it that way,” Woods said. “As far as getting freight increases, it’s tough.” California Trucking Industry Struggles With Rising Costs…
Driscoll’s CEO Discusses Berry Markets, California Farming Challenges
…environment, describing it as one of the most significant challenges facing specialty crop producers. He emphasized that many specialty crops cannot simply relocate to other states because California’s climate provides…
The History of Soybeans in America: From Ship Ballast to Agricultural Powerhouse
…period, these early successes helped establish the crop’s reputation among agricultural producers. The ability of soybeans to thrive in challenging summer conditions made them increasingly attractive to farmers looking for…
Managing Lepidopteran Pests Deep Dive – Part 2
As California growers prepare for increasing Lepidopteran pest pressure, biological insecticides remain important tools in both conventional and organic production systems. Allison Walston, Senior Product Development Manager for Insecticides with…
Harvest Replay: How Innovate Ag Is Helping Specialty Crop Growers Turn Data Into Profit
Steve Mantle of Innovate Ag Labor costs, weather volatility, and shrinking margins continue to challenge specialty crop growers across California and beyond. As producers search for ways to improve efficiency…