…of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program, the pavement and southern fire ant species are most threatening to grounded almonds, and the southern fire ant is capable of causing…
House Subcommittee Advances AM for Every Vehicle Act
By dubassy/DepositPhotos image Lawmakers recently advanced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act out of a subcommittee. The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce marked up…
Applications for Trade Mission to Vietnam Being Accepted Through June 4
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for a trade mission to Vietnam later in the year. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will be leading a trade mission September…
Weed Science Survey Identifies Gap Between Research Priorities and Skillsets
…work on interdisciplinary research.” Survey findings show a shift in research priorities, with herbicides ranking lower than cultural and preventative weed management and precision weed management. Despite advancements like UAV-based…
Nearly $28 Million in RAPP Funding Going to California Groups
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the recipients of the first round of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), with several California-based entities to receive funding support. USDA…
North American Organizations Call for More Opportunities for Beef Producers
North American industry groups are collaborating to raise concerns about the future of beef producers. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas, and Canadian Cattle Association sent…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
The proposed farm bill is moving forward in the House. The House Agriculture Committee approved its version of the farm bill, H.R. 8467 Farm, Food and National Security Act of…
House Passes FIT21 Act
…of an investment contract. The bill creates a process to permit the secondary market trading of digital commodities if they are part of an investment contract. FIT21 requires customer disclosure,…
Several States Sue California Over Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate
The California Air Resources Board and State Attorney General are being sued over the state’s emissions rules. Sixteen states, the Arizona Legislature, and the Nebraska Trucking Association are listed as…
Almond Update: Opportunities for Sizable California Almond Crop
The California almond crop is projected to be approximately 3.00 billion pounds this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If that comes to fruition it would be the…
Food Safety Tips for Summer Grilling
There are a few things to keep in mind as grilling season kicks off this weekend… Grandfather holding pot while his grandson grilling meat and vegetables on the stick. By…
Industry Input Sought in Biologicals Survey
…or the active ingredient works, especially when we have microbes as active ingredients. Each microbe may have different environmental requirements or target species, or life stages of those species. We…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
…industry, creating a lasting impact on organic market growth. This initiative is part of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative launched in 2022 to support organic farmers and transitioning producers. Listen…
Almond Matters: Early Summer Pest Management in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., as early summer arrives, growers are ramping up their pest management efforts. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd…