According to the latest crop report, Fresno County agriculture has hit a new milestone for production value. “For the first time ever Fresno County went over the $8 billion mark,…
Culver’s Launches Farmer Appreciation Contest
…donation to their local FFA chapters in their names. Culver’s marketing and public relations manager, Alison Demmer, says, “We’re thrilled to be able to express our appreciation for these deserving…
Almond Update: Irrigation Technology Workshop Series Begins November 3
…the ABC event page. ABC Field Outreach and Education Specialist, Michael Roots said the series will be held in multiple areas of California to offer a variety of growers an…
NCC Announces 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences
The National Cotton Council (NCC) recently announced the 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, set for January 10-12 at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans. The event offers attendees timely updates…
Turkeys May Cost More This Thanksgiving
…was $5.88 per pound in November 2015, during the 2015 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak. Inflation is adding to the price hikes. All retail food prices were 11.4% higher…
Developing Leadership in Agriculture from Diverse Backgrounds
…example of an FFA student that doesn’t come from an agricultural background. Her love of leadership, livestock, and personal development has helped her to succeed in the program. Despite not…
VofV: Linking Small Farmers and Scientists on the International Stage
…to read and learn something.” The key to taking those learnings from the page to the real world at Fontagro, she says, is to work as a manager to effectively…
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
…Participation in Federal Risk Management Programs” report found that between 2015 and 2020, insurance coverage remained relatively popular. States that account for the most policies are top producers of fruits…
Ensuring Future Success Through Supporting Ag Education
…of the different programs and the different non-profits available out there in California,” said Hultquist. “We’ve been involved with the California FFA Foundation for many, many years. In fact, I…
Using A Passion for Agriculture to Educate the Next Generation
…been exposed to agriculture from an early age. She has been involved in 4H and FFA throughout her life and has allowed these experiences to shape her perspective of the…
USDA Says Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High in 2022
…table U.S. farm sector financial indicators, 2015-22F, or see all data tables on farm income and wealth statistics. Note: In the text below, year-to-year changes in the major aggregate components…
Maintaining A Teaching Philosophy in Agricultural Education
…in some communities of the FFA organization. She hopes that teachers can be reminded of the reasons they are in the profession in the first place, and she plans to…
Tools for Varroa Management Guide
An update to a tool used for honey bee health. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by David Mark from Pixabay The Honey Bee Health Coalition unveiled…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
…actually put in economic benefits to get the return on investment,” said Roots. “It’s really nice to have a two-page summarized document, especially to hand out to growers that might…
