DepositPhotos image July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reminding producers across the country to submit…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
…from experts and community advocates alike. The continued waste of vital water resources amid executive orders and strong water years suggests a critical breakdown between policy intent and policy execution….
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
Rich Kreps, pistachio grower and chairman of the American Pistachio Growers Board, is calling attention to California’s mismanagement of water resources, especially on the west side of Fresno. Speaking with…
California Assembly Clears Path for E-15 Fuel Sales
…Resources Board (CARB) completes its rulemaking process. California Assembly Clears Path for E-15 Fuel Sales The bill received a 65 to vote in the Assembly, reflecting strong bipartisan support. Because…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
…importance of drip and microjet irrigation systems, which allow for precise water delivery and efficient use of fertilizers. This not only saves resources but places nutrients exactly where they’re needed….
California Farmers Gain Water Access
…deliveries. Irrigation water service and repayment contractors will now receive 55% of their contracted supplies, up from 50%. Municipal and industrial contractors in the same region will see their allocations…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…ideal climate and fertile land. But according to Woolf, the state is actively diminishing its natural advantages. “If we’re really interested in keeping food prices low, we should be investing…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…explained. “Kicking out the ideologues at agencies like CARB, the Pesticide Control Board, and the State Water Resources Agency—that alone would make a huge difference.” He believes that with strong…
CDFA Urges Growers to Renew Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Certification
…Effective irrigation and nitrogen management can significantly improve crop yields, minimize waste, and protect vital natural resources. Growers needing certification credits are encouraged to explore additional coursework options ahead of…
Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting
Diminishing snowpack will cause reductions in summer stream flows in the Pacific Northwest. U.S. Forest Service photo. The accelerated melting of Western Mountain snowpack, driven by unusually warm temperatures in…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
Courtesy of CDFA The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), has expanded the quarantine area for citrus greening…
American Agriculture History Minute: Believing in the Future of Agriculture
Tenderfoot Creek on the Lewis & Clark National Forest Forest Service Northern Region from Missoula, MT, USA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute explains…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, per capita availability of fresh vegetables in the United States dropped by 3% in 2024, falling to 148 pounds. While this figure doesn’t…
California Board to Address Plastic Packaging in Ag Sector
…The legislation aims to achieve the following by 2032: ♻️ Reduce single-use plastic packaging and food service ware by 25% ♻️ Recycle 65% of single-use plastic packaging ♻️ Ensure 100%…