…strategy to maximize the positive impact on water resources. Jeff Fortune, Board President, acknowledged the critical role of family farms, expressing gratitude for their collective efforts in reaching the initial…
Holstein Icon Honored Through New Youth Scholarship
…who was considered an icon within the Holstein breed and a generous leader in many other breed associations. Jeff Ziegler vice president of dairy cattle breeding for Select Sires says…
Week in Review: New WOTUS Creates Similar Disappointment & Additional Support Coming to Battle INSV
…Research (FFAR) is supporting work at UC Davis to increase crop resistance to the virus. California Avocado Commission President Jeff Oberman said farmers are still going to need a bit…
California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
It appears the California avocado industry got through the recent storm system largely unscathed. California Avocado Commission (CAC) President Jeff Oberman said that this year’s harvest is just about finished….
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act Seeks to Bolster NRCS Program
Lawmakers are looking to enhance resiliency to drought and flooding by making improvements to an important Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) program. U.S. Senators Michael Bennet, Deb Fischer, and Jeff…
SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
…SWAT act. He, along with Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) reintroduced the bipartisan Spotted Wing Abatement Trust (SWAT) Act that would reduce the spread…
Wet Winter Was a ‘Blessing’ for Winegrape Growers
…optimal environments for disease pathogens. However, President of Allied Grape Growers, Jeff Bitter said the rain does not appear to be having any negative impacts on production. “That’s been nothing…
Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers
…by statute. Rodale Institute CEO Jeff Tkach says, “Consumer demand for organic products is growing rapidly and the USDA’s support will help American farmers meet the needs of the market.”…
Bayer Continues Support of the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…of how we are investing in these future leaders,” said Jeff Baxter, Product Manager for Bayer Crop Science. Listen to Cabrera’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Short Winegrape Crop Could Be Good with Demand Remaining Flat
The short winegrape crop in 2022 could be a good thing for the industry overall. President of Allied Grape Growers, Jeff Bitter said that demand has someone leveled off in…
Week in Review: Delta Flow Requirements Waived & LandFlex Incentives Begin Rolling Out
…Department of Water Resources. President of Allied Grape Growers, Jeff Bitter said the crop size caught the industry off guard. House Ag Committee members and industry representatives highlighted some of…
Surprisingly Low Winegrape Crush Numbers for 2022
…per ton. That number represents the smallest winegrape crop since 2011. President of Allied Grape Growers, Jeff Bitter said the crop size caught the industry off guard. “It was…
UFW Assigns Blame for Lack of Immigration Action
…to President Biden’s desk for his signature. “It’s a bitter disappointment for farm workers across the country who have earned the right to legal status through the sweat of their…
Winegrape Market in Balance After Three Short Crops
President of Allied Grape Growers (AGG), Jeff Bitter said that the winegrape market is seeing more of a “stable environment” after three short crops in a row. While acreage has…