As demand for chocolate rises, so does the need for agricultural research. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Security from Pixabay When was the last time…
VofV: Working at the Digital Farm of the Future
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) and Fresno State have officially unveiled a new facility to provide agriculture students with hands-on training. The tree nut processing laboratory is a new…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…in March. The letter was co-signed by nearly 40 organizations including the California Fresh Fruit Association, Western Growers, and California Citrus Mutual. Altogether, the bill has been endorsed by more…
Cotton Acreage Up with Record Prices But Short of Potential Due to Water
…condition of California water supplies. According to the preliminary planting intentions survey conducted by the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA), cotton acreage is expected to be approximately 132,000…
Community College Provides Students with Professional Training
…for students that are working, students that do not come from agricultural backgrounds, and students that do not have work experience. “Most of these programs are programs that are designed…
Origin of Livestock Rule for Organic Dairy Finalized by USDA
…long-awaited by many organic producers. Organizations such as the Organic Farmers Association, California Certified Organic Farmers, and National Organic Coalition had been advocating for change in the rule for years….
Week in Review: Biden’s Budget Proposal & Sites Reservoir Development
…and the bill is now headed to the full Senate for consideration. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Center for Land-Based Learning Brings Agriculture to Urban Students
…organization’s CEO, Mary Kimball, explained that the purpose of the organization is to provide hands-on learning experiences and training for students that don’t have access to agricultural education or even…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…30, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 117-43). This Act includes $10 billion in assistance to agricultural producers impacted by wildfires, droughts,…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…CEO of the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Batcha pointed out that the organic industry, valued at approximately $62 billion annually, is at “a critical juncture and inflection point.” As the…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…over the budget and if so, what’s your first take? Listen to the answer: Q: Have you noticed anything as far as USDA or agricultural spending? Listen to the answer:…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…Other organizations that may be partnering with USDA include the American Association of Meat Processors, the American Meat Science Association, and the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. AMS will be working…
VofV: AI on the Farm: Sensing What Humans Can’t
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…