…aspiring farmers and safeguard agricultural land for future generations by identifying challenges and proposing solutions through comprehensive research and policy initiatives. It is being supported by multiple agricultural organizations including…
Optimism for the 2024 California Cotton Season
…Despite challenges posed by a strong U.S. dollar, Isom remains confident in the cyclical nature of agricultural markets and the potential for improvement. “We’ve got to see the worldwide economy…
Skills Needed in the Agricultural Workforce
What skills are currently needed in the agricultural workforce? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By kelifamily?DepositPhotos image U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with…
Production Challenges and Opportunities for California Prune Growers
COURTESY: UC DAVIS California prune growers anticipate new production opportunities as the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program announced its latest cultivars have the potential to extend the production season. Program…
Concerns Raised Over UFW Use of FFWR Grant Funds
…relief payments to farmworkers as a result of challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, NCAE notified USDA about actions taken by the United Farm Workers (UFW) in New…
Water Allocation Doubles for the State Water Project
…needs while protecting native fish species,” DWR Director Karla Nemeth said in a press release. “As we experience more extreme weather conditions, each year brings its own challenges and that’s…
International Complications for U.S. Exports
…President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), said that higher shipping rates and logistical challenges around the world are concerning for all industries, not just agriculture. He…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…crop industry, which faces challenges due to labor shortages. In a letter addressed to Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson and ranking member David Scott, the lawmakers stressed the need for investments…
Week in Review: Growers Anticipate Good Year for Citrus & California Grape Crush Increases
California citrus farmers are finding ways to adapt to the challenges of the current production year. Foreign markets play a critical role in the U.S. pistachio industry, with expectations for…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
California citrus farmers are finding ways to adapt to the changing landscape, as the challenges of this production year come to light. Amid the harvest of California navels, mandarins, and…
House Agriculture Committee Offers Farm Labor Solution
…rapidly, and there’s no question the broken workforce system is partly to blame,” says Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. While the working group recommendations don’t address all the labor challenges…
California Chill Report: Chill Accumulation to Trend Down Over Next 20 Years
…projecting a notable decrease in chill by 2040. Warmer winters are likely to become a more common occurrence, posing significant challenges for growers. “I’d say orchards that are going in…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. Learn more about DOE’s efforts to advance distributed wind and sign up for the Wind Energy Technologies Office’s newsletter….
Almond Update: Disease Management Strategies for Tough Times
…disease history, urging growers to leverage insights from the previous year’s challenges to inform current planning. By understanding prevalent diseases and their timing, growers can optimize treatment effectiveness and select…