Grape growers had a challenging season dealing with powdery mildew issues. BASF Technical Service Representative, Kevin Caffrey said it was one of the worst years in recent history. A major…
Injecting Carbon into National Forests and Grasslands
A proposed forest service change could lead to more carbon storage. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Forest Service proposed a change in regulations that would…
Farm Bureau Foodies: Foodies Cooking with Tomatoes
…comes from starting with Morning Star which has the largest production scale in the world with resources solely dedicated to tomatoes. Genasci also goes to the source talking to a…
Week in Review: New Beetle Confirmed in Multiple Crops & Good Year for California Rice
…according to Tim Johnson, President and CEO of the California Rice Commission. Conservation investments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture were recently highlighted at an event at Maddox Dairy…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…Crops Resource Directory. Torres Small said it contains a comprehensive snapshot of USDA’s resources and services for specialty crops producers and businesses. In addition, over the next several months, USDA…
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
…the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) purchased $800 million worth of meat products for use in nutrition assistance programs such as free school meals. That meat must fall under the…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Leadership Program Taking Applications
…mentor throughout the year.” Class members will have several assignments aimed at building communication skills and a better understanding of the industry. Another component of the program is community service…
A ‘Wild Ride’ for Almond Growers Dealing with Pest and Disease Challenges
…series of challenges. BASF Technical Service Representative, Dr. Kevin Caffrey said the surplus of moisture early in the year led to greener hills, bringing with them an unexpected surge in…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…the need for efficiency, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has undertaken significant RCPP improvements to streamline and simplify the program. Enhancements are aimed at easing the burden on…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…(RCPP) from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. “U.S. dairy is already very efficient from a greenhouse gas standpoint, but there are lots of opportunities to do more,” Bonnie explained. “Looking…
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
…the risk of critical reservoir levels, the Colorado River Basin faces historically low levels, requiring ongoing conservation efforts for water delivery and long-term sustainability. Listen to the report below. Brian…
Final Plans for Sites Reservoir Project Released
…winters like we just had for use during the dry years that we know will return,” said California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot. “The environmental review that has just been…
Agriculture Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
…for careers in food, agricultural science, natural resources, and related fields. He shared USDA’s vision to secure the future of American agriculture and opportunities for the next generation of agricultural…
Week in Review: New Sick Leave Rules & Turkey to Increase Almond Tariffs
…shelled almonds. The Department of Water Resources has issued determinations on groundwater sustainability plans for 17 non-critically overdrafted basins. In a positive turn for California’s citrus industry, the initial forecast…