…the vision and mission of ABIRC to serve the small Southeast Asian farmers and small Asian businesses in the Central Valley. Prior to being the Executive Director for ABIRC, Xiong…
Almond Update: Mating Disruption Could Be ‘Backbone of Any IPM Program’
…has a variety of resources available to assist growers in managing NOW. Listen to Wolter’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Electronically Sniffing Out Tomato Plant Pests
…the greenhouse, so the computer can automatically collect samples and monitor infestations 24 hours a day.” The goal is to use the E-Nose is to assist growers in the use…
MSOB: Understanding Bacillus-Based Products and Grower Needs
Bacillus-based products have been used by farmers for several decades and the category is a sizable one. There are multiple different species within the Bacillus genus, which can all have…
Industry Engagement Encouraged for Proposed WOTUS Revision
…sure regulations that keep our water clean also respect farmers, ranchers, and small business owners.” The EPA’s Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC) recently released recommendations on the best…
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
…food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate…
California Climate Hub Priorities Bolstered with USDA investment
…communities, as well as educators and students, and our nation’s farmers directly,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This partnership will strengthen climate research efforts and accelerate the development, adoption and…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
…to support producers in their work to address the climate crisis and build more resilient operations. We are continuously working to improve our programs to ensure we’re giving farmers and…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
…water recharge, $20 million for on farm water conservation, $10 million for technical assistance and drought relief for small farms and $250 million for drought contingency. “At a time when…
Shipping Troubles More Costly for California Ag Than Trade War with China
…California agriculture because the retaliatory tariffs imposed by China and other countries,” said Carter. “But we found that these supply chain issues were more costly for California farmers than was…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
…environmental benefits while creating opportunities for America’s farmers. As farmers and ranchers continue to increase their reliance on digital technologies, delegates voted to support raising the standard for federal broadband…
VofV: When NASA and Farming Collide
…out more at WGA.com. Explore the intersection of space tech and agtech as Neill Callis—an aerospace engineer turned farmer—delves deep into the issues farmers are grappling with most (think, intense…
Newsom’s California Blueprint Includes $750 Million for Drought Response
…under the budget proposal. Technical assistance and drought relief for small farmers would also be provided through a $10 million investment. Funding would be provided to support mobile irrigation labs,…
Biden, Vilsack Speak at American Farm Bureau Convention
…states. In Kansas, farmers weren’t shy about sharing their concerns around livestock markets. And in Puerto Rico, the power of farm bill programs to strengthen farmers was on full display.”…