…Maricopa Agricultural Center. A virtual listing session is also being hosted via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, June 8 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Bonnie: Conservation Efforts Will Remain Voluntary
…efforts, partnerships.” Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie USDA photo by Robert Nichols. However, he said the agency will need proof that the method is working. “We…
Socially Disadvantaged Farms Concentrated in South and West
…themselves as Black or African American only, 1.7 percent identified as American Indian or Alaska Native only, 0.6 percent identified as Asian only, 0.1 percent as Native Hawaiian or Pacific…
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
…of Zeal. It’s a liquid formulation. It’s highly effective at two spot mites and pacific mites,” said Burkdoll. “Coverage is really, really key because it is a contact material. It’s…
Food as Medicine Pilot Programs for Veterans
Helping veterans get access to healthy food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and The Rockefeller Foundation announced a new partnership…
Millions of U.S. Seniors Face Food Insecurity
…study does not include separate food insecurity estimates for other racial and ethnic groups, it has been shown through other analyses that individuals who identify as Native Americans, Pacific Islanders,…
Still Time to Respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture
…has indicated that only about half of California farmers have responded thus far. NASS Pacific Regional Director Gary Keough emphasized the need for California producers to participate in the process. …
U.S. Dairy Leading on Climate Coalition
…have signed a set of principles and a new partnership with National Agricultural Organizations from several other countries. The goal is to constructively engage governments and international organizations around the…
Week in Review: Red Scale Season Late This Year & Basin Impacts of Storms
California red scale management approaches could be significantly different for citrus growers this year. Negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) continue…
West Coast Port Labor Disagreements Pose Long-Term Risk
Negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) continue to be tenuous. The lack of a West Coast port labor contract between the…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
The NRCS is investing $75 million to assist producers transitioning to organic production. As part of the multi-agency Organic Transition Initiative (OTI), USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will dedicate…
Federal Disaster Declaration to Aid Recovery Efforts in California
…We are committed to supporting our communities over the long haul and thank the Biden Administration for their continued partnership.” The disaster declaration was a point of conversation during the…
Industry Organizations Seek Federal Intervention in Port Labor Negotiations
…Biden outlining concerns regarding labor negotiations. The coalition is asking the White House to work with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) to…
Pollinator Habitat Program Awards $12 Million to 10 Projects
…$2 million to work with Great Valley Seeds. Through the partnership, plant materials and implementation tools will be made available to farmers to bolster pollinator habitat in almond orchards. Another…