…newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm…
Almond Update: Irrigation Research Plans For Future of Water Management
…California has developed a strategic plan for irrigation research that will support that growth. ABC’s Associate Director of Agricultural Research Sebastian Saa said that plan includes furthering actual evapotranspiration and spatial variability…
Trump, Biden Outline Agricultural Priorities
A new look into the priorities for rural America of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden is revealed in responses to a questionnaire distributed by the American…
Plans Outlined to Support American Producers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
…and I are fully engaged in this effort,” U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said in a news release. “We would like to thank all of the elected officials, agricultural leaders,…
Reminder: CFAP Application Window Closes September 11
…there for farmers,” Fordyce explained. According to analysis from the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois, payments under the program are well below the budgeted…
UC Cooperative Extension and Colusa RCD launch ‘Soil Health Connection’
…soil science researchers and farmers with the intention of shedding light on the importance of soil health in California’s agricultural systems. Hosts Sarah Light, UCCE agronomy advisor, and Liz Harper,…
Housing for the Harvest Program Expands to Santa Barbara
…San Joaquin counties in the program to provide temporary hotel housing for agricultural workers who need to self-isolate due to COVID-19. Through the program state officials are securing hotel rooms…
Working Together: Forecast Increase Not Unexpected
A big crop is expected this year for California walnuts, and the industry seems to be prepared. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the walnut objective forecast last week, and…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
California agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the wildfires, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover….
Almond Update: Maximizing Returns With Proper Moisture Content
Moisture levels in almond crop loads can cause several issues. Levels too high can cause exports to be rejected at ports. Moisture can lead to an increase in aflatoxins and…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…Integrated sustainable nitrogen management in vegetable cropping systems, $250,000 Maria de la Fuente, UCCE county director and advisor, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties The implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices within intensively…
Week in Review: Producers Pushing Through Fire Challenges and Olive Industry Troubles
Farmers and ranchers are working to push through the challenges created by the LNU Lightning Fire Complex. Assembly Bill 3030 has raised several questions for different agricultural groups. Some of…
National FFA Numbers Reach Record Level
…Poeschl said in a news release. “Our FFA members are the future generation of leaders who will be making an impact in the industry. As we continue to bring agricultural…
California Olive Growers: ‘Three Strikes and You’re Out’
The latest forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service demonstrates another tough year for California olive growers. The 2020 California table olive forecast is 30,000 tons….