…by the Trump administration on the agriculture sector. Central California’s weather is ideal for farming, and markets have improved, with oil prices and interest rates declining. Japan and Indonesia are…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity Develops Early Farming Techniques
Image by OlinEJ from Pixabay I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity Develops Early Farming Techniques Ethnicity certainly has made a difference in…
Yuba Grower Named 2024 Rice Consultant of the Year
…from Drew Clark, U.S. Portfolio Marketing Leader, Corteva Agriscience. Gary Dodd has been named the 2024 Rice Consultant of the Year by Corteva Agriscience and Rice Farming Magazine. Dodd’s journey…
April Designated as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month
…and reporting any suspicious findings to local extension offices. These measures aim to prevent the spread of invasive pests, maintain ecosystem health, and support the economic stability of farming communities….
California Prune Board Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices
…prune farming in California. California Prune Board Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ste. Geneviève, Missouri Develops with Farming
…Farming French settlers arrived at what is now St. Louis in the early 1700s. They remained on the east bank of the Mississippi until about 1750 when a new settlement,…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
…Chief Bettencourt to support producers and advance voluntary, locally led conservation,” said NACD President Gary Blair. “Her deep experience in farming, conservation, and government programs makes her exceptionally well-suited for…
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Established Among Farming Leading States
Pixabay image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Established Among Farming Leading States Missouri has a proud agricultural tradition. In fact, the…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
…industry forward, particularly in specialty crops, small livestock operations, and greenhouse production. Women’s Growing Role in Farming Nationwide According to the USDA, 1.2 million women are actively involved in farming…
CDFA Discusses Benefits of Urban Agriculture
…Additionally, the CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has rebranded to the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability, reflecting its evolution in sustainable farming over 30 years. CDFA Discusses…
California Launches SprayDays Notification System for Pesticide Applications
…soil fumigants and other pesticides used in farming. The system offers 48-hour advance notifications for soil fumigants and 24-hour notices for other restricted pesticides. Users can visit cdpr.ca.gov/SprayDays to check…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-24-25
…including blizzards and hail in the Midwest and warm temperatures in California. Nick Hagany interviewed Mando Perez, President of the California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA), about citrus farming…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…Form CCC-902, Farm Operating Plan for an individual or legal entity. Form CCC 943, 75 percent of Average Gross Income from Farming, Ranching, or Forestry Certification (if applicable). AD-1026, Highly Erodible Land…