…the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), forcing them to reconsider their crops and farming practices. Ross acknowledged the difficulty of these transitions. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross “Every generation goes through…
Almond Board Prepares for December Conference
DepositPhotos image The Almond Conference, a key event for almond growers, is scheduled for December 10-12 this year. Among the topics featured are insights into new pest management strategies. Lauren…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-23-24
…Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross on the future of ag in California and the current management of H5NX in dairy cattle. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events
…Whole Vine Festival will continue to celebrate agriculture with food trucks, music, art, and kids’ activities on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn near…
Farmers Face Jan. 1 Deadline to File Federal Ownership Reports
…that more than 230,000 farms must file, but government data shows fewer than 11% of eligible businesses nationwide have done so. The Corporate Transparency Act, passed in 2021, aims to…
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
…across the country. This initiative, funded under Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935, aims to help both producers and communities in need. According to USDA Under Secretary Jenny…
UC ANR Project to Help Underserved Farmers in SoCal with Land Ownership
…Extension, is working to identify and address these challenges through the Climate Action and Land Equity (CALE) project. Funded by the Department of Conservation, CALE supports historically underrepresented farmers by…
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
…latest research and developments in sustainable agriculture. Topics include pest management strategies, soil health, automation, and mechanization. Key presentations include: Fritz Westover (Westover Viticulture) on the impact of pruning and…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…90 hours of continuing education credits again for free.” The Almond Learning Hub features content across a broad range of subjects relevant to the almond industry, including pest management, biomass,…
USDA Releases Interim Report on Meat Industry Practices
…Stockyards Act (P&S Act). The findings suggest that some current practices in the meat merchandising industry could hinder competition, highlighting the need for more enforcement of existing laws. The USDA…
NCBA Releases Findings from Cattle Producer Tax Survey
…Act set to expire at the end of 2025, NCBA collected this survey data to better understand how key tax provisions, such as Death Tax relief and business deductions, impact…
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…address pest control and disease management in both row and permanent crops. Shenzi, available in two formulations—Shenzi 700 and Shenzi 400—is a lepidopteran-specific insecticide offering fast-acting, long-lasting control of pests…
New Fungicide, Axios 20SC, Offers Almond Growers Disease Control and Sustainability
…Services Manager for UPL, Axios introduces a novel solution for disease management. Axios 20SC is part of a new FRAC group, 52, which has never been used in agriculture before….
California Groundwater Levels Show Improvement, but Challenges Remain
…years and efforts to recharge aquifers and reduce groundwater pumping. “SGMA has significantly improved groundwater data collection and management,” said Paul Gosselin, DWR Deputy Director of Sustainable Water Management. One…