…priorities set by the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, including expanding the fruit and vegetable snack program to all states, establishing a specialty crop research initiative, increasing state-level grants for…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…program payments paid directly to farmers and ranchers but exclude U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) loans and insurance indemnity payments made by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC). The forecast…
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…short pre-harvest intervals (PHI), residue limits, and resistance management are critical concerns. Resistance management, in particular, remains a major issue across nearly all almond orchards. Growers must rotate chemistries to…
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has secured an additional $6 million in federal funding from the second round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Regional Agricultural Promotion Program…
American Agriculture History Minute: Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
…he was given an apprenticeship at a nearby orchard, and thus began his interest in growing and harvesting fruit. At the age of 18, Chapman moved from the frantic family…
Widespread Workforce Disruptions Not Observed
…California, the California Farm Bureau has not observed widespread workforce disruptions. The organization will monitor the situation closely to ensure smooth operations during the upcoming harvest season. Widespread Workforce Disruptions…
Los Angeles County Households Affected by Wildfires May Be Eligible for Food Assistance
…assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). People who not normally eligible for D-SNAP can participate if they meet disaster-specific criteria, such as income limits and disaster-related expenses….
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
Bee collects pollen on a white cherry flower DepositPhotos image Project Apis m., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting honeybee research, showcased its Seeds for Bees program at the recent…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
DepositPhotos image The California avocado harvest for 2025 is projected to reach 375 million pounds, marking the largest crop since 2020. This optimism is driven by growers’ investments in tree…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-31-25
…about immigration and the impact of mass deportations on the agricultural workforce, and her non-committal but thoughtful approach to handling the SNAP program. Additionally, the episode touches on the imbalance…
American Agriculture History Minute: Growing Was One Thing, Harvesting Was Another
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Growing Was One Thing, Harvesting Was Another Growing corn was one thing in American agriculture…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…and ranchers. Sirius is a “hero behind the heroes” – a herd of miniature therapy horses that bring comfort to adults and children in hospitals, hospice programs and assisted living…