Farm loan programs are being updated as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to provide more equitable services. The changes are designed to better support current borrowers,…
Almond Update: Irrigation Maintenance the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
…Resource Conservation District. “He’s going to present on the results of last year’s testing where they went out and did distribution uniformity testing on behalf of ABC,” said Tom Devol,…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is in the middle of the 2021 Organic Survey. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be collecting data from organic farmers and ranchers through…
Factors Impacting Fertilizer Prices Moving Forward
…Russia-Ukraine conflict has the potential for keeping fertilizer prices high, in part due to disruptions in the movement of natural gas, a critical component of fertilizer production. Logistics have also…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
…Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is encouraging California producers to apply to the program, with an extension made to allow for signups through March 10. A total of $6.8 million…
Week in Review: Snowpack Well Below Average & Ag Impacts from Biden Address
The third snow survey of the season conducted by the Department of Water Resources reflected two consecutive months of largely dry conditions. During President Biden’s State of the Union address,…
New Program to Boost Tech Solutions in Fresh Produce Industry
…successes, and industry statistics. Participants will also get one-on-one mentoring and access to IFPA resources. In addition, participants will be featured as exhibitors during the Global Produce and Floral Show…
Biden’s State of the Union Address
…way I, along with Republican governors from several states, have sent resources to the border. And we’ve actually gone to the border, something that our President and Vice President have…
Latest Snow Survey Suggests Third Year of Drought Conditions
The third snow survey of the season conducted by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) reflected two consecutive months of largely dry conditions. Manager of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water…
Registration Open for Almond Alliance Convention
…industry members with a variety of informational resources. “We really want to feature this year, folks who are in the trenches with you, what’s working for them, and let them…
Plants and Fruit Trees at Risk of a Spotted Lanternfly Infestation
…spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest found in several counties in the Northeast United States and is threatening American agriculture and natural resources. It feeds on a wide range of…
Center Providing Plant Management Solutions for the Southeast Region
…of 25 centers dedicated to providing vegetative solutions, and developing and transferring plant science technology to solve conservation issues. Located in Americus, Georgia, it’s one of four centers serving the…
CVP Allocations Reflect Disappointing Lack of Rain and Snow
…while contractors serviced by the Folsom Reservoir on the American River are being allocated 25 percent of their historical use. Contractors who are serviced directly from the Delta have also…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…and training, and the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will provide $25 million to offer technical assistance to grant applicants and others seeking resources related to meat and poultry processing. These…