As temperatures rise across California, specialty crop growers are entering a critical period for managing Lepidopteran pests. Allison Walston, Senior Product Development Manager for Insecticides with Valent U.S.A., says early…
The California Trail and America’s Agricultural Expansion West
…the California Trail, the rapid agricultural development of the western United States would have looked very different. The Legacy of the California Trail Today, the California Trail stands as a…
U.S. Rice Planting Near Completion as Crop Conditions Remain Strong
…the primary exception. “We are just about wrapped up everywhere except California. That is typical,” Rippey explained. California Rice Planting Progress Near Historical Pace California, one of the nation’s key…
Economic Outlook Session to Spotlight Key Challenges Facing Tree Nut Industry
…expertise in the fresh produce and tree nut sectors. Based in California, he serves as Rabobank’s Senior Analyst for Horticulture and is responsible for covering and analyzing the U.S. and…
San Diego Agriculture Faces Rising Costs, Labor Challenges, and Water Concerns
AgNet News Hour continued its spotlight on California agriculture with part two of a conversation featuring fifth-generation farmer and former San Diego County Farm Bureau President Dana Groot, who discussed…
Napa County Officials Warn Growers After Glassy-Winged Sharpshooters Found on Grapevines
…the sap from the xylem tissue of a vine. Reyes Garcia III, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons A recent report is raising concerns for California’s grape…
USDA Rural Development Highlights Water, Infrastructure, and Economic Growth in California’s Central Valley
…need to thrive in the years ahead. Building a Stronger Future for Rural California The conversation underscored the critical role that water, infrastructure, and economic development play in sustaining California…
San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future
Dana Groot California agriculture faces no shortage of challenges, but few regions illustrate both the opportunities and obstacles facing farmers better than San Diego County. In a wide-ranging conversation with…
USDA Officials Highlight Water, Rural Development, and Specialty Crop Support in California
…Groot. The discussions focused on water infrastructure, rural economic development, specialty crop agriculture, and the challenges facing farmers throughout California. Fresh off a visit to California by U.S. Agriculture Secretary…
Trails to the West: The Hidden Routes That Shaped American Agriculture
For many Americans, the story of westward expansion begins with the famous Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails. These historic routes helped thousands of settlers move westward in search of…
Connie Conway: USDA Focused on Keeping California Farmers Farming
Connie Conway California Agriculture Faces Growing Challenges—But Is Washington Finally Listening? California farmers are battling rising costs, burdensome regulations, water uncertainty, and increasing pressure from policies that many believe threaten…
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglas Discusses Federal Support, Water Challenges, and the Future of Agriculture
…key goals of the visit was to ensure that the voices of California’s specialty crop producers are being heard in Washington, D.C. California agriculture is unique compared to many other…
USDA Specialty Crop Assistance, Water Policy, and California Agriculture in Focus
…prices,” Rollins said. The AgNet News Hour team attended the event and also spoke with USDA California State Executive Director Connie Conway, who emphasized the challenges California farmers face before…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
…farmers across the nation. California Remains the Nation’s Agricultural Powerhouse During her remarks, Rollins emphasized California’s unmatched importance to American agriculture. The state is home to more than 63,000 farms…