…the number of licensed U.S. dairy herds fell by more than half between 2002 and 2019, with an accelerating rate of decline in 2018 and 2019 while milk production continued…
Several Factors Increasing Northern Pistachio Acreage, Including SGMA
…planting pistachios in the Sacramento Valley. It’s a nice tree crop to diversify into…If you have high boron conditions…and as we see acreage coming out of production in the Southern…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…including a zoom workshop organized by the University of Arizona. “Rhodes grass productivity is well-recognized and is adapted for production not only in the Imperial Valley, but also as far…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…Families Food Box program! Today, we are giving away 25-pound boxes of seasoned grilled chicken breasts to each client, and that’s in addition to a gallon of milk and our…
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is conducting an online agronomic survey to help gain a better understanding of the needs and challenges of agricultural production. The questionnaire is…
Round Three of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
…ensure that all recipient organizations have access to fresh produce, dairy products, fluid milk, and meat products. The announcement of another round of funding being made available was made as…
California Prune Industry Remains Strong During Pandemic
…crop,” said Zea. The California prune industry is responsible for nearly all domestic production, growing prunes on more than 41,000 acres. California growers produce roughly 40 percent of all prunes…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…our rural communities, vulnerable populations, and essential workers—while continuing important investments in rural and farm production programs, agriculture and medical research initiatives, international aid, and nutrition. I am pleased the…
Chicken Fitbit Helps Identify Mite Infestations in Poultry
…bird health, but mites can also create economic damage for farmers in the form of depressed egg production. The so-called chicken Fitbit has proven to be successful in helping identify…
Avocado Production Using a Trellis System?
A frame of Allesbeste Nursery’s video on trellising trials in South Africa California avocado production could start to include the use of trellis systems if future research shows that the…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…dairy industry,” the group stated in the letter. “Over the coming years, domestic Japanese dairy production will be insufficient to meet demand. America’s dairy industry stands willing and ready to…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…The Towards Safer and More Sustainable Alternatives to Chlorpyrifos: An Action Plan for California report outlines short-term, medium, and long-term goals for keeping agricultural production vibrant while navigating the absence…
Almond Update: 3 Billion Pound Forecast Fueled by Nuts Per Tree
…but he believes the industry is well-positioned to handle another double-digit percentage increase in production. Listen to Waycott’s full interview. See all of the numbers in the 2020 Objective Almond…
California Prune Board Authorized to Continue for Another Five Years
…forward, the California Prune Board has outlined several priorities to focus on in the years ahead. Areas of emphasis include further nutrition and production research, as well as working towards…