Conversations are continuing regarding the potential for a full UC funding restoration. For UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), it would mean the nearly 13 percent funding reduction for…
Researchers Compiling Information on Spotted Lanternfly
…information has been put together by the Entomological Society of America. Research entomologist for the U.S. Forest Service, Melody Keena has worked to put together a special collection of research…
Week in Review: Snow and Water Levels Nowhere Near Average, Ag Burning to End
The latest snow survey highlighted the disparity in California snow levels between regions. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to approve the plan to end agricultural burning in the…
E.M. Tharp, WAE Announce Scholarship Winners
…at Fresno State in the fall. Her long-term goal is to become a high school agriculture teacher. Lemm began participating in 4-H at nine by showing rabbits, attending community service…
Agricultural Burning in the San Joaquin Valley Officially Set to End in 2025
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to approve the plan to end agricultural burning in the San Joaquin Valley. CARB established January 1, 2025, as the absolute end date…
California Snow Levels Low, Matching Water Storage Levels
The latest snow survey highlighted the disparity in California snow levels between regions. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) performed the third manual snow survey at Phillips Station. Readings indicated…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
A new three-year partnership is aimed at helping expand the implementation of organic conservation practices. An agreement was recently made between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service…
Preliminary Grape Crush Down Nearly 14 Percent from 2019
…of grapes were crushed in 2020. The report is compiled by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. 2020 marks the third-lowest crush…
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC). USDA also announced the appointment of Zach Ducheneaux as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA). “We are honored to have professionals of the caliber…
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…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…pandemic have access and ample time to apply for the additional financial resources they need to continue to feed this great nation.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
…2 received no allocation. Eastside water service contractors including the Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District and Stockton East Water District have been allocated 100 percent of their contract totals….
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…