…directory on our page,” explained Bunger. “We’re hoping that we’ll give producers that maybe weren’t always in the traditional lane of crop insurance, but yet, they’re very interested in having…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…program here. Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag (USDA-DOE/WASHINGTON, D.C./Feb 26, 2024) — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today are launching…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
(Tulare, CA/Feb. 13, 2024) — World Ag Expo® and E.M. Tharp, Inc. have teamed up again for the 17th annual “We Believe in Growing” scholarship, supporting area high school students…
World Ag Expo® Kicks Off in Tulare, CA
Image courtesy of International Agri-Center®/World Ag Expo® (International Agri-Center®/World Ag Expo®/Tulare, CA/Feb. 13, 2024) – World Ag Expo® returns live for its 57th show on Tuesday, February 13, in Tulare, California….
Asian Citrus Psyllid Discovery Opens Additional Research Opportunities
A failed field test has revealed a significant discovery about the Asian citrus psyllid, the vector of Huanglongbing (HLB). Research indicates that the bacteria causing citrus greening can disrupt the…
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
The University of California, Riverside has secured over $11 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for three research projects addressing the citrus disease Huanglongbing (HLB). Grants…
Week in Review: First Water Allocations Announced & New Leadership at California Farm Bureau
…County, as its new president. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has confirmed the presence of Huanglongbing in five trees in San Diego County. It is expected to be…
Equipment Replacement Incentives Are Working
…NOx emission reductions in 2024.” The San Joaquin Valley has a history of successful collaboration among agricultural stakeholders, agencies, and legislators. Significant investments, exceeding $1.6 billion since 2015, accelerated the…
Five HLB-Positive Trees Detected in San Diego County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed the presence of Huanglongbing (HLB) in five trees in San Diego County. The HLB-positive trees were found in a residential…
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
…empowering the next generation of leaders. “AFA and FFA have similar goals and values regarding the role of school-based agricultural education,” says Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization….
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Leadership Program Taking Applications
…in helping raise money for the California FFA Foundation. One aspect of the program that Bailey explained can often be overlooked is the job shadowing element. “This is meant to…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…Ours program here. Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway Tractor Supply Launches Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Scholarship Fundraising Drive Donations will fund scholarships for FFA students pursuing…
Quarantine Boundaries Updated for Multiple Pests
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been expanding multiple quarantine boundaries over the past several weeks. One of the latest expansions is for Huanglongbing (HLB). Following the…
Agriculture Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
…says Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization. “We appreciate the Secretary’s dedication to agricultural education and FFA, which is why we were honored to present him with an…
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