The Almond Board of California has set aggressive goals for the industry to reach by 2025. Reduce the amount of water used to produce a pound of almonds by 20%, increase adoption…
Slight Decline in Global Demand for Cotton
According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, the overall global demand for cotton appears to be on the decline. Consumption in China dropped significantly, with lower…
Ag in the Classroom Important for Every Student and Educator
Courtesy of California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Whether students attend a public or private school in a rural or urban area, they should have the ability to know…
Dollar Stores Putting Pressure on Local Grocers
The prevalence of dollar stores throughout the U.S. appears to be having a negative impact on local, independent grocery stores. The increase in the number of bargain-priced retailers is also…
Holiday Decorations to Keep Away from Children – Pets
Cathy Isom has a few important tips about the beautiful holiday decorations you will want to keep away from children and pets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
California Table Grape Industry Gets $10 Million in USDA Relief
The California table grape industry recently sold 450,000 boxes to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of the Tariff Mitigation Program that is focused on providing relief to…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
Industry members have expressed significant support for some of the dairy policy reforms put forth in the farm bill that should prove beneficial for dairy farmers. The National Milk Producers…
Almond Matters: Controlling Fleabane and Marestail in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, controlling fleabane and marestail can be a difficult task and typically requires two separate applications for the most effective management. The…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Shasta Variety a Vigorous Almond Tree
Self-fertile almond varieties are becoming more popular as the first trees in production continue to mature. The Shasta variety was introduced a few years ago and growers are starting to…
Farm Bill Set to Bring Several Benefits to California Growers
The 2018 Farm Bill is getting closer to final approval after passing through both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. President Trump is expected to sign the bill…
CFDF Issues Virulent Newcastle Disease Alert
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Animal Health and Food Safety Services issued a disease alert. Virulent Newcastle Disease has been found in a commercial chicken operation in…
New ‘Bee Where’ Program Should Be Here By Spring
The ‘Bee Where’ program that was launched at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors annual conference is expected to be ready to go by spring. Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner…
Farmland Access Remains A Challenge for Young and Beginning Farmers
Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that access to affordable farmland remains a significant obstacle for young and beginning farmers. While there are several programs that are…