COURTESEY: California Department of Water Resources California experienced some important snowpack increases but levels are still below average according to the most recent snow survey. The California Department of Water…
Citrus Survey Part of Larger Ongoing Research Project
…that might come forward to deal with HLB once one is discovered,” said Jonathan Kaplan, Professor of Economics at Sacramento State. “The idea is to build better extension resources, where…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…goals. Actions will be taking to conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect climate research, and improve renewable energy infrastructure. One of the executive orders commits to the 30…
Potential Changes to Ag Burning Regulations in the San Joaquin Valley
…California Air Resources Board is holding a hearing to consider the District’s plan that would still allow for some burning. But again, there’s going to be a huge debate; there’s…
ECP Signup Deadline Has Been Extended to March 1
The deadline to apply for assistance through the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) has recently been extended. USDA’s California Farm Service Agency has extended the deadline to sigh-up for the ECP…
Week in Review: California Gets Hit Hard with Wind, Rain, and Snow
Farmers are still assessing the wind damage they experienced from the recent windstorms that swept through Southern California. The National Weather Service issued multiple winter storm warnings as growers prepare…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
…will impact approximately 10 percent of all borrowers working with the Farm Service Agency. “The USDA’s ongoing support will likely prevent the worst-case outcome. By suspending debt collections and foreclosures,…
American Ag Exports Threatened by EU-Mercosur Trade Pact
…Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Once ratified, the agreement will encompass a quarter of world GDP. An analysis from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service details how the…
Drone Camp Receives Increased Interest Amidst COVID Restrictions
Over the summer the 2020 drone camp from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) saw tremendous interest. The intensive short course is offered through the UC…
Storm Update: 20 Percent Jump in Snowpack Already
…Central Sierras at 62 percent of normal, and Southern Sierras up to 45 percent of normal. The National Weather Service has issued various flood warnings as well as winter storm…
Supplemental CFAP Payments Stalled with Biden’s Regulatory Freeze
…local Farm Service Agency offices continue accepting applications. The stalled CFAP payments are part of a larger regulatory freeze initiated by President Joe Biden during his first week in office….
AFBF Suggests Methodology Improvements for NASS Reports
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has released a report with recommendations for the USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). AFBF has taken an in-depth look at the methodology used for…
MSOB: Biostimulant Council to Strengthen Industry Clarity
…and standards for biostimulant companies and products. The two groups are combining resources to form the Biostimulant Council. “Essentially it will be a committee within The Fertilizer Institute,” Biostimulant Coalition…
California Growers Bracing for Major Rain Event This Week
…The National Weather Service has issued multiple winter storm warnings for several areas of the state. Chris Sayer from Petty Ranch in Ventura County said they are expecting a significant…