Agriculture

FRIEND OF THE LAND AUGUST 2023 We would like to congratulate J.J. Goicoechea, DVM, on being our Friend of the Land for August 2023. Dr. Goicoechea is not only a...

Courtesy of the CDFA Portions of Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties have been placed under quarantine for the Oriental Fruit Fly following the detection of multiple flies in each...

It’s no secret that youth today struggle with a challenging world, from the lingering impacts of the global pandemic and an ongoing mental health crisis to the ever-evolving technological landscape....

DANVILLE, VA – AeroFarms President and Chief Financial Officer Guy Blanchard will lead a keynote address at the 2nd annual edition of the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East, Sept....

The United States Department of Agriculture is responsible for several risk management tools for the dairy industry, including donation programs such as the Milk Donation Reimbursement Program (“MDRP”). Similarly, in...

Enrique Balcazar remembers the disillusionment he felt the day he arrived in Vermont from Mexico to work on a dairy farm for the first time.  He was excited to begin...

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. For many seasons,...

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss an agreement for longshoremen, the impact of drought and the U.S. and elsewhere in the world, and the projected net farmer income number. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqDaWDAXGKU...

ENSURING FOOD SECURITY IN AMERICA: THE VITAL ROLE OF OUR LOCAL SHERIFF IN ANIMAL AGRICULTURE By C.R. Hester for Protect The Harvest In the heart of our community exists a...

Courtesy of Blake Rhodes for Ketchum The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) official walnut industry crop estimate provides the California walnut industry with crucial information to support an orderly sales process....