…Deduction. The data also showed that a quarter of respondents spend more than $10,000 annually for tax preparation, filing, and potential audits, all expenses that only add further pressure to…
American Agriculture History Minute: The First Real Pioneer Farmers
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. A canon sits near a corn field at a Civil War battlefield. DepositPhotos image At the close of the Civil War,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Kansas Becomes the Wheat State
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Misty Sunrise Over A Kansas Golden Wheat Field. DepositPhotos image That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for…
Federal Funding Boosts Dairy Innovation at Fresno State
…will strengthen the California dairy market and enhance research opportunities for students in the agricultural field. “Fresno State continues to grow the next generation of innovative dairymen and women,” he…
Pistachio Production Short Course
…Expert speakers will provide hands-on insights, and attendees can participate in Q&A sessions and field demonstrations. The course aims to help producers maximize crop yield and quality in an ever-evolving…
$5 Million in Grants for Fish Research Projects
…available in fiscal year 2025 (pending budget approval), aims to gather information that improves decision-making models for fish recovery strategies. Eligible projects include field and lab studies that focus on…
California Table Grape Growers Offer Scholarships for 2025
…benefiting students from table grape growing regions in California. Two scholarships are aimed at fieldworkers and their families. The Field Worker Bridge Scholarship provides $14,500 for students attending two years…
Western Region CCA Announces CCA of the Year & Award Recipients
…Education Committee, including 10 years as committee chair. His efforts included spearheading an esteemed CCA Exam Preparation course. In addition, WRCCA announced recipients of the Allan Romander Scholarship and Honorarium…
Addressing Farm Labor Challenges Through Technology
Lake Forest, California: Immigrant migrant seasonal farm field workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. By mikeledray/DepositPhotos image Collaborative efforts are underway that seek…
FIRA USA Aligns with UC ANR Mission
Autonomous tractor working on the field. By Scharfsinn/DepositPhotos The Fira USA 2024 event coming up in October will highlight robotic and autonomous farming solutions in action. Chief Innovation Officer for…
Economic Template and AgTech Assist Platform from Western Growers
Salinas, CA: Farm workers toil in the lettuce field to bring the harvest to market. By woodkern/DepositPhotos image Addressing labor issues with new technologies can be a complicated process. Senior…
Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop October 17
…presentation highlighting funding and collaboration opportunities and information sources. Field site visits will include a look at livestock productivity and road improvement projects at Escuela Ranch, along with a look…
USDA Releases Updated Guidance on Labeling
…The action builds on the work USDA has already undertaken to protect consumers from false and misleading labels. “These updates will help level the playing field for businesses who are…
New Technology Helping to Detect Plant Stress
…human eye at field level. Sean Yokomizo of Davis, CA-based InnerPlant demonstrates the technology during a field day at Peterson Farms Seed in Southeastern North Dakota He explained that plants…