We’ve talked many times about the various benefits found through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind agricultural producers they can provide…
Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze
DepositPhotos image The Trump administration is withholding funds from farmers participating in conservation programs, despite the White House’s assurance last week that funding to individuals would not be frozen. Contractors…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President on Key Industry Priorities
Buck Wehrbein 2025 NCBA President Buck Wehrbein , the newly elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is preparing to take on his role, and has identified key industry…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Motor Truck for Agriculture Hauling Introduced
Vintage International Harvester Auto Buggy By sv1ambo / Wikipedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: First Motor Truck for Agriculture Hauling Introduced…
Almond Update: Almond Board Kicks Off 2025 Election Cycle
…meeting schedules by visiting almonds.com/events and almonds.com/committees. These platforms allow industry members to observe committee discussions, participate virtually, and explore ways to become more involved in shaping California’s almond industry….
U.S. Bird Flu Response Hampered by Trump Administration
DepositPhotos The U.S. response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak has faced significant disruption in the early weeks of the Trump administration, raising concerns among federal officials, state agencies, veterinarians,…
Commodity Classic Coming Up in March
The Commodity Classic, an event for farmers to gain insights and network, is approaching in Denver, Colorado, from March 2-4. Co-chair Robert Schaffer emphasizes the importance of educational sessions to…
CDFA/CAPCA Offering a Grant Program to Fund Pest Control Advisers in California
…California. The initiative aims to advance integrated pest management by having advisors track pest management practices in selected crops (lettuce, alfalfa, grapes, almonds, pistachios, or tomatoes) using the Crop Steward…
American Agriculture History Minute: Advancement of Soybeans
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Soybeans were not widely cultivated in the U.S. until the early 1930s, but by 1942, the U.S. became the…
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
Effective nutrient management is essential for permanent crops, especially as trees and vines emerge from dormancy and begin their growing cycle. Dylan Rogers, a sales account manager for AgroLiquid in…
U.S. Cotton Acreage Expected to Decline in 2025, NCC Survey Finds
U.S. cotton growers plan to plant 9.6 million acres in 2025, a 14.5% decrease from the previous year, according to the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) annual planting intentions survey. The…
California Wine Grape Crush for 2024
A large storage tank full of grapes for pressing. Traditional old technique of wine making. DepositPhotos image The Preliminary California Wine Grape Crush Report for 2024, recently issued by the…
National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act
The National Farmers Union supports the American Beef Labeling Act, introduced by Senators John Thune and Cory Booker, which mandates country of origin labeling for beef in the U.S. This…
CDFA Hosting International Buyers for Business Meetings
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with other organizations, is hosting international buyers for business meetings and a product showcase to promote California’s agricultural…