A new ag business facility is coming to California State University-Bakersfield. The CSU Board of Trustees recently approved the establishment of the Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business at the…
California Snowpack ‘In Decent Shape’ According to Second 2020 Snow Survey
…water content. So, if you remember back to April 1, 2015, this field was completely bare with grass; so we’re standing currently on four to five feet of snow, so…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…are expecting to see an increase of $2 billion in American agricultural exports. The agreement will help even the playing field for many agricultural products, through modernizing grading standards, enhancing…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Preemergent Applications
…the ground,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A.. “Typically you want to get that out before bloom and then have some type of moisture event whether…
FFA: Making a Difference in Agriculture, One Student at Time
…be through agribusiness, animal systems or even biotechnology. The field of agriculture is broad and diverse, and FFA is working to provide the next generation of leaders. Next month, the…
Mechanical Pruning of a New Raisin Variety at KARE
Before pruning After pruning Industry members got an opportunity to see two machines perform mechanical pruning in vineyards this week at the 2020 Grape Mechanical Pruning Field Demo that was…
APHIS Moving Forward with Funding Farm Bill Initiatives
…and ranchers out in the field,” USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said in a press release. “Our Farm Bill programs allow us to continue to strengthen…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…the field with a series of in-orchard workshops in the next two weeks covering the Bee BMPs as well as the benefits of planting bee pastures and cover crops. Held…
Almond Matters: Developing a Vibrant Root System When Planting an Orchard
…planting a new orchard. Substantial planning goes into the process of establishing a new almond orchard, from rootstock and variety selection to site preparation. All the planning that goes into…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…this China Phase I Deal is a huge success for the entire economy. This agreement finally levels the playing field for U.S. agriculture and will be a bonanza for America’s…
Almond Matters: Developing A Dormant Control Program
…far as insect pressure goes, navel orangeworm is probably the number one pest for going after in almonds up here,” said Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A. Todd Burkdoll….
Impossible Pork is Impossible; Violates Labeling Law
…supports consumer choice and competitive markets on a level playing field. Accordingly, plant-based and cell-cultured products designed to mimic real meat must face the same stringent regulatory requirements as livestock…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
…pending announcement of a new China agreement. “We hope the USMCA will be a model for future U.S. trade agreements as the administration pursues a level playing field around the…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
…the database that consolidate pertinent information on conservation plants for use by NRCS field office staff and other conservation planners. These Plant Guides provide detailed overviews of plant species in…