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….
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the department will be offering wildfire assistance to farmers and ranchers. The assistance being provided is designed to help agricultural producers reestablish…
The Western View: Why is the West Burning – Again?
…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…
Pandemic Safety Measures Helped Prepare Operations for Fire Season
Some of the pandemic safety measures that have been adopted over the course of the past five months have helped prepare some agricultural operations for the current fire season. The…
Lawmakers Encourage Action on Potato Dispute with Mexico
…Representative Robert Lighthizer, the lawmakers urged more support for U.S. exports of fresh potatoes. Mexico was the third most important destination for potato exports in the marketing year 2019, valued…
Week in Review: Wildfires Threaten Agriculture and An Easier Way to Process Hemp
…2020 grape harvest is also gearing up around California and things look promising despite the smoke and heat. To receive all of the top agricultural headlines in your inbox each…
Lawmakers Encourage Active Enforcement of Dairy Provisions of USMCA
…the International Trade Commission projects U.S. dairy exports to increase by more than $314 million a year if USMCA is implemented as intended. “A strong demand for U.S. dairy exports…
Multiple Wildfires Rip Through San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties
…has access to water that is in proximity to the fires is a huge benefit and most of the big farms have agricultural reservoirs. So, seeing those being put to…
Enhanced PACA Training Being Offered Online by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is offering a detailed training course online for individuals and companies that buy and sell fruits and vegetables. The new training…