…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
…of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) will lead its first trade mission to Bangkok, Thailand, from February 3-6, 2025. U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by October 29,…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…existing labor gaps rather than creating them. He noted that the shift toward automation allows workers to take on higher-paying roles with more responsibility, reshaping the agricultural workforce rather than…
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….
American Agriculture History Minute: Importance of Company Logos
…of his assembly workers away. But when they returned, the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment returned with their mascot, a bald eagle named Old Abe. Case liked that bald eagle. He…
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…