…Several agricultural crops appear to be good hosts for the lanternflies; however, the most problematic infestations have been seen in vineyards. Spotted lanternfly does not reproduce particularly rapidly, but once…
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
…The relationship that USDA has with the agricultural community along with the global marketplace will also play a role in expanding ag research. Work conducted on the International Space Station…
Phase Two China Trade Deal Needs to Happen
…heated election, and that has some leaders worried about China’s recent trade maneuvering. Western Growers President Dave Puglia serves on the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee that deals with trade matters….
Virtual Beltwide Cotton Conference Scheduled for January 5-7
The National Cotton Council (NCC) will be hosting the upcoming 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conference online this year in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual meeting will take place January 5…
Week in Review: Troubles with Truck Registration, Looking Ahead to Water Management Concerns
…California change now that a Democratic party is transitioning into national leadership? It appears that the start of the citrus season has been a good one for California growers. The…
Coalition Urges Action to Address California Wildfires Moving Forward
…to provide more funding support in the upcoming budget. The coalition is made up of agricultural, forestry, environmental, and business groups. The group is asking for more than $1.5 billion…
New Report Details Findings of Ag Labor Investigations
…agricultural industry. Ag labor investigations discovered a disproportionately high number of violations in relation to agriculture’s share of overall U.S. employment. The farm sector accounts for approximately one percent of…
Almond Update: Trade Relationships Needed While Remaining Desirable to Consumers
At last week’s Almond Conference, Former US Trade Representative Darci Vetter and Former USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden addressed the current agricultural landscape. Harden noted the need to listen to consumers…
Counties Impacted by Wildfire Eligible for Emergency Conservation Program
Counties that have been impacted by wildfires have an opportunity to apply for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Applications are being accepted for the Emergency…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biostimulants Still Undefined in Labeling Clarity
…list the ingredient and the known impacts. The term has yet to be defined on a national level and groups have used different terms to refer to the category. The…
Rural Broadband Projects to Receive $9.2 Billion from FCC
…to gain access to high-speed, high-quality broadband service,” FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said in a press release. “This auction was the single largest step ever taken to bridge the digital…
FMCSA Extends Hours of Service Waivers into 2021
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently made another announcement related to Hours-of-Service (HOS). The FMCSA has issued an extended and expanded national emergency declaration…
Cultivating Safety on the Farm
Living and working on a farm or ranch can be beneficial but also dangerous. The National Farm Medicine Center focuses on developing safety resources for parents and their children who…
Still Time to Participate in the Annual Latino Farmer Conference
…place on Thursday, February 11 with information on farm business management and marketing. Registration information is available online. The Latino Farmer Conference is put on by the National Center for Appropriate…