While the federal government provides disaster assistance programs, their current structure and implementation can often fall short of meeting the urgent needs of farmers. UCR Professor of Extension in Subtropical Horticulture Mary Lu Arpaia said a new avocado cultivar fits a variety of grower needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be purchasing more than 30 million pounds of almonds. The Organic Science and Research Investment Act (OSRI Act) seeks to provide additional support to the organic sector. Prioritizing prevention in the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap features includes proactive efforts to avoid the establishment of new invasive pest species in California. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week.
