…we need to strengthen protections for farm workers, and how we need to expand legal pathways for labor migration.” According to USDA Farm Production and Conservation Deputy Undersecretary Gloria Montejo…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
…focus solely on large-scale operations. The bill aims to not only benefit those receiving the food but also support mid-size companies involved in production. USDA currently spends $6 billion annually…
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
…dairy businesses with the necessary resources for the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. This year’s funds, totaling $23 million, are being awarded to the four existing DBI…
Week in Review: Substantial Damage from Citrus Thrips & Tracking New Strawberry Threat
…projected to reach more than 811,000 acres in 2031 and production is forecasted to reach 2.08 billion pounds. Research Plant Pathologist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Peter Henry said…
Walnut Production Forecast Drops by 30,000 Tons
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised the forecast for California walnut production. Initially, walnut production was expected to reach 790,000 tons. A revision to that expectation was released…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…the project aims to increase the adoption of organic tomato production and enhance the productivity of existing systems. Researchers hope to show how these technologies can greatly improve seed germination,…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…Marcia Bunger. “Controlled environment agriculture is a quickly growing sector in the nation’s food production, and this new option is part of USDA’s broader effort to support urban agriculture and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-04-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers high production and low prices for major U.S. tree nuts, Tulare County crop…
First HLB Detection in Ventura Prompts Quarantine
…must implement additional measures to move fruit. CDFA is in contact with production and retail nurseries within the quarantine, issuing hold notices to prevent the sale of nursery stock host…
Holstein Icon Honored Through New Youth Scholarship
…production health and then different nutrient values in their diet,” she said. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Audio provided as a service to farm broadcasters…
Better Understanding Fusarium Wilt Race 2 Issues in Strawberries
…production, as it can still infect otherwise resistant cultivars. Research Plant Pathologist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Peter Henry said one of the first steps has been to identify…
Additional Organic Dairy Assistance Offered Through New Program
…eligible dairy operations. This initiative addresses milk discarded or uncompensated removals from the commercial milk market due to qualifying weather events and related consequences such as power outages, impassable roads,…
Quality Reports Detail Western Wheat Crop Conditions
…Arizona. California Wheat Commission (CWC) Estimates put total production for 2023 down at 203,571 metric tons. Arizona was reported at 141,520 metric tons and California production is estimated at 62,051…
Citrus Thrips Take a Toll on California Production
…season’s utilized production. “The industry did its absolute best in trying to control this unprecedented thrips season. Growers bear that cost while also facing the reality that the pest pressure…