…and the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) in California citrus. The DATOC was initially formed in 2016 through a partnership between the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program and the Citrus…
CARB and CDFA Develop New Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiative
…forefront of the battle against climate change,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “This partnership is an opportunity for eaters and buyers to share in land-based solutions….
2018 Had the Lowest Wine Export Value in Six Years
…not be paying any tariffs by 2021 on products headed to Japan, the fourth-largest export market for American wines, as part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Despite the overall decline, there…
Exploring the Complexity of Seed Development
…Seed Trade Association, Andy LaVigne explained how their Innovature partnership helps to clarify how the seed industry is adapting to new challenges growers are facing. “It really is looking at…
State Trade Expansion Program Deadline Approaches
…made available through a partnership between CDFA and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. The program is a collaboration between state, federal, private and non-profit trade promotion groups…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
…transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds…
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…Stewardship is a partnership between ASTA and CropLife America, with support from: Agricultural Retailers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Cotton Council, National…
Census Reports California Operating Farms are Down
…U.S. in agriculture sales and NASS Pacific Region Director Gary R. Keough says that’s something to be proud of. Listen to the report below. Census Reports California Operating Farms are…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP): On April 9, 2019, NRCS determined that RCPP projects with agreements entered into prior to September 30, 2018, may continue to enter into new RCPP-CSP contracts with…
Wonderful to Run Entirely on Renewable Energy by 2025
…as eBay, Bank of American and Ikea in becoming members of RE100. The collaborative, global initiative is led by The Climate Group in partnership with CDP, is designed to help…
Almond Matters: Effective Mite Control with An Insect Growth Regulator
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, using an insect growth regulator to control pests such as twospotted spider mites and Pacific mites requires appropriate timing for applications…
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…USDA agriculture research, including critical programs like the Germplasm Enhancement of Maize (GEM) program and the National Plant Germplasm System. GEM is a unique public-private partnership between the federal government,…
NPPC Calls for Swift U.S./Japan Trade Negotiation
…Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam – have implemented the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement of Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and gained more favorable access to Japan. These countries and other CPTPP implementing…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Mite Control
…mites and Pacific spider mites. Individual orchards may need applications under different conditions, but Clay noted that it is always best to be out in front of the issue. “The…