California cotton acreage is expected to decline significantly this year. The National Cotton Council (NCC) announced its projections at its recent Annual Meeting. California is forecasted to experience an overall…
Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
…luxury amenity, but rather an essential service for homes and businesses in this interconnected world,” the letter states. “Unfortunately, many Americans in our districts lack sufficient broadband infrastructure to take…
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
…of sustainable winegrowing in California,” CSWA Executive Director, Allison Jordan said in a press release. “The 2020 report provides statistics and demonstrates progress in adoption of sustainable practices by a…
Almond Update: Nitrogen BMPs Research Driven, Upcoming Training
…to help growers efficiently get nutrients to their throughout the season. ABC’s Agricultural Research Associate Director Sebastian Saa said the guide follows four easy components of proper nutrient management and training…
American Rescue Plan Legislation Moving Through Congress
…said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “During the Ag Committee’s consideration of their portion of the bill there was one amendment that was approved…
Give FFA Day: A Chance to Support Ag Education During National FFA Week
It’s National FFA Week, and although it looks different than most years, students across California are making the most of it. One of the most prominent features of National FFA…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
…32nd Agriculture Secretary. Vilsack had previously held the position for eight years under former President Obama. Vilsack had received some criticism from various progressive groups, but the agricultural industry has…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
…for resolving the valley’s long-term water imbalance.” As part of the CVP allocations, agricultural water users north- and south-of-Delta are being allocated five percent of their contract. Sacramento River Settlement,…
Industry Members Asked to Participate in Citrus Thrip Research
…Sandipa Gautam, Assistant Research Entomologist at Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center. “We need as many growers as we can to participate so that we get a better understanding. The…
Wildeye Helps Open Month-Long Celebration for 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
…include a variety of giveaways. In their appreciation for keeping the agricultural industry informed, Wildeye is partnering with AgNet West and providing a valuable product for the first giveaway. One…
Value of Utilized Production of California Vegetables
Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that California’s vegetable value of utilized production declined last year. According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the value of California’s…
Problematic Honeybee Parasite Found to Steal Iron from Its Host
…threats facing honeybees. The parasite is known to create substantial issues that can result in colony collapse. An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) entomologist discovered that the parasite actually seizes iron…
U.S. Forest Service Hosting Week of Invasive Pest Webinars Beginning Today
The U.S. Forest Service is hosting a week-long series of webinars focusing on invasive pests. The webinars begin today and will run through Friday, February 26. Each of the hour-long webinars…
Week in Review: WIIN Act Enhancements, Emerging Issue for Tomato Growers
…for tomato producers in California. The National Industrial Hemp Council and The Hemp Industries Association are looking into establishing a hemp checkoff program. With labor a constant concern for California…