DepositPhotos image The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) recently hosted Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta for a field day at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Salinas station. The…
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
…agricultural producers to plant wildflowers, cover crops, and hedgerows, promoting biodiversity and improving soil health. This approach also helps manage pests and supports the resilience of farming operations. Xerces continued…
NRCS Announces $1.5 Billion for Conservation Projects Aimed at Climate Action and Resource Protection
…These partner-driven initiatives aim to address natural resource challenges on agricultural lands, with partners contributing an additional $968 million, amplifying the impact of federal funding. Five of the projects are…
Election Results Set the Stage for New Priorities in Agriculture
The outcome of the 2024 General Election is set to bring significant changes to the agricultural landscape, according to at least one expert. With Donald Trump returning to the presidency,…
Sonoma County Votes Down Animal Containment Measure, Early Results Show
…both the Democratic and Republican Parties of Sonoma County. Additionally, numerous local farmers, agricultural organizations, and environmental groups opposed the measure, citing concerns over its potential economic impact on family…
Farmers’ Optimism Rose Ahead of U.S. Election, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows
…producers possessing a less pessimistic view of the U.S. agricultural economy. For example, the percentage of producers who expect bad times for the U.S. agricultural economy in the upcoming year…
New Funding to Protect California Strawberries from Harmful Pathogen
DepositPhotos image The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded a $149,662 Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) to…
New Legislation Aims to Support Farmers’ Financial Needs for 2024
…Endorsed by major agricultural groups like the National Sorghum Producers, the legislation proposes economic assistance targeted for the 2024 crop year. Under the FARM Act, payment calculations would be based…
USDA Workshop Sets Research Roadmap for Tackling PFAS Challenges in Agriculture
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently outlined steps toward addressing Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in agricultural soils and waters. In collaboration…
ROAR Grant Supports Research to Protect California’s Strawberry Crop
…Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), matched by UC Davis funds for a total investment of $299,323. The research team, led by Dr. Mitchell…
Decline in California Farmland Values Raises Economic Concerns
…not only affect individual farmers but could reshape the agricultural landscape as some land transitions to other uses or is left fallow. This situation underscores the tension between environmental regulations…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…alleviate the challenges growers face, from crop rotation to land fallowing and beyond. Roots underscores the importance of offering diverse solutions to match California’s varied agricultural regions: “Rather than just…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnic Groups Important Role in Early Agriculture
…English, Scottish, or Irish farmers, for example. But many immigrants began their careers in agriculture as wage laborers. Merchants and artisans hired teenaged workers paying their transportation from Europe and…
California Dairies, Inc. Shuts Down Los Banos Facility
…and internationally. CDI emphasized its commitment to supporting the affected workers and recognized the plant’s historic role in the company’s operations. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…