Category: farm management
California Farmland Trust reaches 90th conservation project, protecting more than 20,000 acres
California Farmland Trust completed its 90th conservation project, permanently protecting more than 20,000 acres of irrigated farmland.
NCAE-led coalition files Supreme Court brief challenging Labor Department H-2A enforcement system
Agricultural organizations asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether Labor Department H-2A penalties must be decided in independent courts.
Budget measure includes $12B in relief for farm economy
A $95 billion budget reconciliation measure that narrowly passed the U.S. House last week allocates up to $12 billion in relief for the strained farm economy.
Fresno County seeks reports of heat damage to pistachio crops
Fresno County is asking pistachio growers to report crop damage from recent spring heat to support agricultural disaster assessments.
Almond Alliance urges growers to enroll in USDA specialty crop relief program
USDA opened enrollment for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program, offering eligible almond growers up to $225 per acre.
Beekeepers: Get your free copy of new Tools for Varroa Management Guide now
The free guide explains practical, effective methods beekeepers can use to measure varroa infestations and select appropriate controls.
UC Davis, Pistachio Research Board seek grower input on climate impacts to fruit set
UC Davis and the California Pistachio Research Board are asking growers to report bloom and fruit set conditions following unusual weather.
H-2A use hits record levels showing ongoing labor issues
Farm Bureau data shows H-2A worker requests surpassed 400,000 in FY 2025 as growers faced ongoing labor shortages, rising costs and workforce challenges. See what this means for growers.
Water planning for a different future in California orchards
California nut growers are adapting to SGMA groundwater regulations that affect water access, farm planning and profitability. See what this means for growers.
Supporters of House workforce act legislation can voice opinions online
U.S. House Agriculture Committee chair Glenn Thompson has released details for the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act and is working to secure House cosponsors before its introduction in late June.
USDA funds $9M orchard removal program amid California peach industry crisis
USDA will provide up to $9M to remove over 400K clingstone peach trees in California, giving growers opportunity to grow a different commodity.
More time, more aid: USDA moves SDRP deadline to Aug. 12
Disaster relief payments for 2023–24 losses increase to 70% coverage. Growers are encouraged to check eligibility and submit or update applications by Aug. 12.
Survey finds 70% of farmers cannot afford enough fertilizer for the year
A new survey found that 70% of American farmers worry they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to make it through the year.