In an effort to understand the impact of warmer winters on walnut trees, UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor, Kat Jarvis-Shean has been involved in a comprehensive multi-year trial. The…
Producers Still Waiting for Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment
…Secretary Gloria Montaño Greene and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux encouraging swift action. “Farm Bureau recognizes the regulatory challenges associated with implementing the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage program in a timely…
New Era of Growth for Clean Fuels
…Fuels Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. It was a chance to connect with key players in the biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel industries. Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen…
White Water Fire: A New Weed Concern for Rice Growers
A new weed was found for the first time in California in a Butte County rice field towards the end of last year. The California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Flood Damage Assistance for California Growers Available From NRCS
…infrastructure, and wind-borne debris removal. Sponsors, including cities, counties, tribes, or tribal organizations, must request assistance within 60 days of the disaster occurrence and agree to project management responsibilities. Brian…
Last Chance to Sign Up for The Organic Transition Initiative From NRCS
…support for organic transition. NRCS will allocate $70 million under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to assist producers with the new organic management standard. Additionally, $75 million in cost-share…
Almond Update: Nutrient Summit Presentations Now Available
…negative impact on growth. She also highlighted nitrogen considerations as well, referencing research into different nitrogen sources in first-leaf trees. “They found that the rate that first-leaf trees needed was…
California Chill Report: Tracking Chill Conditions for Dormex Applications
In a multi-year study, Masood Khezri, Research Director at MARI Agricultural Research Institute, highlighted the importance of timing Dormex applications based on chill conditions for maximum effectiveness. So far, the…
Almond Matters: Disease Mitigation with Rainy Bloom Period
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., disease mitigation will be an important component for almond bloom this year. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd…
Pest Prevention Projects and PPA 7721
…emergencies,” she said. “The Act actually was established through the 2008 Farm Bill that established the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program and the National Clean Plant…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…a career in Agriculture. Her love for ag, communication, and teaching led her to pursue her future career in education. She has been an active 4-H, and FFA member and…
‘Generational Opportunity for Conservation in Farming’
Farmers and ranchers have an opportunity to take advantage of historic funding support for conservation activities. Programs available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have benefited from increased investments…
World Ag Expo® Kicks Off in Tulare, CA
…Ag Expo’s® show grounds, powered by HD Relay, can be viewed online at https://bit.ly/WAELiveFeed. Cameras offer views of activity on the grounds, including exhibitors, attendees, and volunteers. World Ag Expo® attendees…
California Grape Crush Shows Modest Increase in 2023
The recent release of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Preliminary Grape Crush Report offers valuable insights into the state of the wine industry. The Final Grape Crush Report…