…bring much-needed nutrition assistance and financial relief to millions of families struggling to pay the bills and put healthy food on the table,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a…
Agricultural Burning in the San Joaquin Valley Officially Set to End in 2025
…also adding to the issues that are literally piling up for growers. “We have guys that have been waiting for four months with piles of chips on their orchard floor…
Almond Matters: ReTain Offers Double Duty for Diversified Growers
…with ReTain. The product essentially works the same way in walnuts as it does in almonds, although it addresses two different issues. Work with the material in California initially began…
Forecasted Drop in Cotton Acreage Attributed to Uncertainty Ahead
…18 percent down to 28,000 acres. The decline in acreage can be attributed to a multitude of issues that all center on uncertainty facing the industry. “Price is still a…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…pandemic have access and ample time to apply for the additional financial resources they need to continue to feed this great nation.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
…American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “We stand ready to work with Secretary Vilsack and USDA on issues that benefit this nation’s farmers and…
Industry Members Asked to Participate in Citrus Thrip Research
Researchers are asking for assistance from industry members as they investigate citrus thrips. The pest populations have been known to rapidly develop resistance to management materials. Thrips can cause issues…
Problematic Honeybee Parasite Found to Steal Iron from Its Host
…threats facing honeybees. The parasite is known to create substantial issues that can result in colony collapse. An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) entomologist discovered that the parasite actually seizes iron…
California Avocado Commission Referendum Currently Underway
…Board of Directors made up of industry members to ensure that grower funds are spent responsibly. The vast majority of CAC’s budget goes towards marketing, advocating for growers on issues…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
With labor a constant concern for California producers, farm mechanization research and investment present a viable mitigation approach. Mechanized farming equipment cannot address all the issues related to the continually…
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
…focused on key issues such as workforce challenges and the essential role of education. Afternoon sessions will focus on the challenges and opportunities related to Mexico and Latin America. Listen…
Industry Members Discouraged by Blueberry Investigation Verdict
…Overall blueberry imports have increased 75 percent over the past five years. Several elected officials and farm groups issued messages of support for the effort to address the issues within…
CA Well Represented on House Ag Committee
…is hope for the committee. “The issues facing the Agriculture Committee are as important now than ever before,” said Scott. “While this roster includes an impressive diversity of region, background,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-11-21
…USDA measuring the financial well-being of CA farmers and ranchers, and take a look at the Almond Board of California’s newest team member who is uniquely suited to help growers….