The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is forecasting another record almond crop for California. The 2021 California Almond Subjective Forecast estimates a three percent increase…
Sustainability Challenge Looks to Startups and Scaleups for Ag Solutions
The THRIVE | Bayer Sustainability Challenge looks to support the development of viable agricultural technologies to make the industry more sustainable. There are two individual tracks for the overall challenge….
Groundwater Accounting Platform to Become Available Statewide
…unique partnership that will help state and local agencies to continue protecting groundwater in California,” said Western Data Consortium President and CEO, Tara Moran. “A common accounting platform could provide…
Pre-Harvest Testing Guidance to Bolster Leafy Greens Food Safety
California Leafy Greens Marketing Association (LGMA) recently endorsed new Pre-Harvest Testing guidance to help improve food safety. Recurring E. coli outbreaks linked to leafy greens have increased industry efforts to…
USDA Partnership Looks at Hemp Seed Oil Potential for Personal Care Products
A partnership between the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and the Midwest Bioprocessing Center is looking at the value of hemp as it relates to personal care products. The new cooperative research…
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…solutions more complex,” California Fresh Fruit Association President Ian LeMay stated. “It is the hope of the Association that today’s announcement is a step to address California’s short and long-term…
Biden Policy Proposals Will Have Significant Impacts on Farmers
The Biden Administration has been introducing a series of proposals that will have a significant impact on the agricultural industry. In order to finance proposed investments in healthcare, higher education,…
Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report Outlines 30×30 Plan
…understand that economics matter,” said Western Landowners Alliance Executive Director, Lesli Allison. “Farmers and ranchers need to be able to earn a reasonable livelihood providing the many goods and services…
Port Conditions Improving, But Still Work to Be Done
…before the pandemic. Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles and President of the California Association of Port Authorities, Gene Seroka provided information about port congestion to the California…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Projects Receive $330 in Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in new partnerships to help address the impact of climate change and protect agricultural viability. A total of $330 million dollars will…
Week in Review: $3.4 Billion Drought Package Unveiled and Ag Exporters Demand Action
…presents an opportunity for growers to address weed issues, particularly weedy rice. All of the top agricultural news can be found weekly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…support ag businesses, associations, and governments in addressing the challenges created by COVID-19. LAMP grants are competitive with applications undergoing external peer review. Community partners or other stakeholders will be…
UC Davis Offering E-Learning Sessions on Production Ag Water
…pre-harvest agricultural water systems. The next session will feature an introduction to options for treating agricultural water and is scheduled for Thursday May 20. The last session of the series…
Winegrape Pomace Holds Even More Value with Recent Discovery
…said that collaborations between academia and the agricultural industry are critical. Bringing the two groups together helps to identify applicable research avenues. “It’s really important because they keep us on…