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2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…the year for our crops here in comparison to the dramatic shifts we saw when COVID first hit there.” Even with 2020’s largest obstacle in the way, producers were able…
IPM and Agricultural Research and Outreach Evaluation Survey
Agricultural industry members are being asked to provide feedback to help Cooperative Extension better meet the needs of producers. Measuring the impact of both research and outreach efforts is a…
Citrus Production Benefits from Rain and Cooler Temperatures
…by producers. “This rain is just perfect at this point in time. Hopefully, it will improve allocations and provide a little bit more certainty and clarity for growers as we…
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
…state agencies, producers, and other stakeholder groups. USDA has also invested in additional personnel to provide assistance to program participants and help streamline conservation efforts. “CREP is one of the…
VofV: Building Communities for Resuscitating Water Conservation
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Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-22-21
…investments required by Prop 12 present challenges for pork producers and how to plan ahead for crop protection needs in order to avoid supply chain disruptions. Tune in to the…
MSOB: Demand for Scientific Data Pushing Biological Product Development
…big data and smarter farming technologies is helping producers to make more informed decisions when it comes to biologicals. Farmers are beginning to demand more evidence that a biological product…
Week in Review: House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Continued Growth in Organic
…small, niche segment within the overall agricultural industry, organic production has expanded substantially. The prolonged heatwaves in June and July caused a shift in harvest timelines for some producers. One…
Upcoming Survey for Farmers and Ranchers
With its goal to better improve knowledge and understanding of producers in America, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2021 Farm Producer Study….
California Farming By the Numbers Water Edition
…producers persevered and kept farming, especially when it came to water challenges. Based on 2021, implications from a dry water year with water shortages and cut-offs are expected to have…
Controlling Psyllids in Organic Citrus Production
Organic citrus producers have fewer materials available than conventional producers, making pest control even more challenging. Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist at UC Riverside, Monique Rivera has been working with organic…
Significant Growth of the Organic Sector and Its Future Potential
…in the U.S. expanding their organic offerings. The increased demand for organic among retailers motivated producers to become more innovative and effective. “We as producers had to get better. We…
VofV: How to Become an Agtech Impact Rainmaker
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…