…Bonnie highlighted the importance of voluntary, incentive-based strategies, partnerships, and market-driven approaches in tackling climate challenges. “If it doesn’t pencil for the producer, it’s not going to pencil for the…
Almond Industry Gatherings Prove to Be Insightful
…Board of Directors, acknowledged the industry’s promising long-term outlook but highlighted the current challenges in short-term economics. The listening sessions, Rodriguez emphasized, served as a valuable platform for sharing information,…
Rebates Approach Offers Viable Solution for Addressing Groundwater Challenges
…project adds back to the aquifer. This method aims to overcome challenges like the cost of land and variable infiltration conditions. The case study in Pajaro Valley demonstrates how the…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…critics is that the strategy if implemented, could pose significant challenges for farmers and jeopardize the viability of farming operations across the United States. Brian German Ag News Director /…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…markets for American agricultural products and contribute to international food aid efforts. The funding, sourced from the Commodity Credit Corporation, aims to address challenges posed by trade dynamics and food…
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
…70 cents per pound. This adjustment aims to address the grower return challenges of the past two years, which have taken their toll on California growers. The California Walnut Commission…
October Report Details Water Recharge Capacity for Water Year 2023
…2023 compared to previous years, with 650 reported, the state still faces challenges. The installation of domestic and irrigation wells reached a nine-year low. Groundwater recharge projects played a central…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
A new USDA pilot program has grant funding now available for ag employees needing resources to address various farm labor and workforce challenges. Rod Bain has more in today’s This…
Almond Update: Great Opportunity to Increase Almond Consumption in Germany
…increased success. “Recent global developments like the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and these economic challenges, they’ve caused uncertainties across Europe,” Hillman explained. “But the German market is known for…
Additional Organic Dairy Assistance Offered Through New Program
…to aid dairy producers in navigating market fluctuations, increased expenses, and unpredictable feed supply and pricing challenges. Having already distributed an initial $15 million in the first round, the total…
Citrus Thrips Take a Toll on California Production
…will result in decreased returns in the marketplace,” said CCM President Casey Creamer. “Despite these challenges, our growers remain optimistic about the fruit quality on the tree this season. The…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…throughout. Bringing the tech sector and farmers together to work through challenges. The California strawberry industry was featured as a prime example of what collaboration can achieve when working towards…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
…alleviate our agricultural workforce challenges over the long term.” This program serves multiple key objectives. Firstly, it addresses the pressing workforce challenges in agriculture. The FLSP Program seeks to expand…
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
…development in digital agriculture, precision farming, and advanced analytics to create novel solutions that address real-world challenges; offering consulting services to support food producers, agribusinesses and policymakers leveraging data-driven insights…