…for South of Delta agricultural contractors, while all north of delta, Central Valley Project contractors are currently at 100% of their supplies south of delta, irrigation, water service and repayment…
Almond Update: Almond Advocacy Messaging
…energy and resources into understanding water efficiency, understanding our environmental impact, and that work is continuing to occur. And then that’s just on the sustainability and stewardship side.” In addition,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…Bureau of Reclamation has increased water allocations for Central Valley Project contractors, with South of Delta irrigation, water service, and repayment contractors receiving an increase from 40% to 50%. However,…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…the Farm Service Agency. MASC does not apply to row crops or livestock, focusing solely on specialty crops marketed for commercial sale. The USDA says the effort supports farmers while…
2025 West California Almond Crop Expected to Grow Slightly
Wind rowing almonds at an orchard in California. Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, via Wikimedia Commons The 2025 almond crop in West California is expected to grow…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…were highlighted. The conversation also touched on the historical use of dyes for aesthetic and preservation purposes. The shift to natural dyes from beets, algae, and other sources was noted….
Dairy Industry to Remove Artificial Colors from School Lunch Products
A school tray showing a reimbursable school breakfast for grades Kindergarten through 12. Also shows MyPlate food groups applied to school breakfast. Find Team Nutrition resources for school breakfast. U.S….
Produce Safety Rule Compliance for Large Farms Begins
…or food contact surfaces. Resources like the Produce Safety Alliance, grower trainings, and technical assistance programs are available to help farms meet these requirements. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
California Wine Grape Growers Voting
…the sap from the xylem tissue of a vine. Reyes Garcia III, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons California wine grape growers are voting on the continuation…
90 Years of NRCS – Over a Century of Soil Conservation Awareness
Michael McElhiney with soil sample in Stanislaus County, CA. By Lynn Betts / Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service / Wikimedia Commons Even with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation…
American Agriculture History Minute: Wasteful Early Times of Agriculture
…when the natural fertility of the virgin land was used up, they simply sold out, moved west and did it all over again. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m…
American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Insurance, Conservation Techniques Revive Great Plains Agriculture
…American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Insurance, Conservation Techniques Revive Great Plains Agriculture Early settlers discovered that the Great Plains were not all that great. They found…
Almond Board of California Partners with Smoothie King to Promote Almonds
…a major food service chain. More details and an interview with Laura Marine from the ABC can be found below and at Marketing Bulletin: Creating an “Avocado Toast” Moment for…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-24-25
…leveraging food service to influence consumer habits. Smoothie King, with over 1,300 U.S. outlets, aims to highlight almonds’ health benefits in smoothies. The campaign, running from March to May, aims…