…enabled producers and their families to receive help in agricultural production, livestock health, home economics. It also included in that Cooperative Extension Service a charter working with young boys and…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
…innovations in agricultural robotics and automation. FIRA USA, which has become the largest ag-tech conference of its kind in North America, showcases advanced technologies designed to address labor shortages and…
FSA Updates Loan Assistance Tool to Support Lenders
…and manage loans while relying on FSA’s guarantee as a safety net. Lenders participating in the program must meet eligibility requirements, including regulatory oversight and experience in agricultural lending. Four…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
DepositPhotos image Speaking at the FIRA conference, Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), outlined both the challenges and opportunities facing California’s agricultural industry. Ross…
USDA to Host First-Ever Trade Mission to Thailand in 2025
…supplier of agricultural products to Thailand in 2023, with $1.2 billion in exports. While bulk commodities dominate U.S. exports to the region, demand is growing for consumer-oriented products. Thailand’s economic…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
Autonomous agricultural robot equipped with soil-friendly crawler tracks and a attachment for ploughing of fields. Self-driving robot with autopilot using a GPS navigation system for smart farming. DepositPhotos image The…
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events
The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State is celebrating its sixth annual Food, Family, and Farm Month with nearly 20 events showcasing the region’s agricultural ties….
Four Start-ups Advance in 2025 Ag Innovation Challenge
…semi-finalists pitched their ideas to a panel of three judges representing different parts of the agricultural supply chain. Each of the four finalists received $10,000 and will compete in the…
Farmers Face Jan. 1 Deadline to File Federal Ownership Reports
…businesses, including feed stores and grain elevators, with ripple effects across the agricultural supply chain. Farmers unsure about their filing status are encouraged to consult an accountant or attorney to…
Expansion of MedFly Quarantine Boundary in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties
…The quarantine regulates the movement of certain agricultural products under Title 3 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), section 3406. This measure aims to prevent the spread of the…
Protect The Harvest Dissolves, Advocacy Continues with Western Justice
…provided public education but also advocated for farmers, ranchers, and animal owners. Its accomplishments included supporting pardons for Oregon ranchers Dwight and Steven Hammond, participating in legal actions defending agricultural…
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
…as many citrus producers have also been affected by recent hurricanes, adding financial strain. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will release a pre-solicitation outlining the purchasing process. Vendor participation will…
UC ANR Project to Help Underserved Farmers in SoCal with Land Ownership
…the 2022 Agricultural Census. For many marginalized communities, historical inequities have limited access to land and farming opportunities. Chandra Richards, land equity academic coordinator for the University of California Cooperative…
New Oat Germplasm Lines Developed to Combat Crown Rust
DepositPhotos image A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists has released two new oat germplasm lines, CDL-111 and CDL-167, to strengthen defenses against crown rust, the most…