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At its monthly meeting today, the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) board issued a notice of intent and a request for comment to solicit input from the public and other interested parties on the appro
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) plays a critical role in advising USDA on the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act. To facilitate this work, the USDA reviews and renews the
What is walnut mold?
Growers and processors have reported elevated mold levels in harvested walnuts to farm advisors, which has resulted in pathology sample submissions to Themis Michailides, Univers
With Congress set to craft omnibus legislation to govern the nation's agricultural and food programs, farmers and others with an interest in farm policy offered feedback on what is working and what is
For many growers, this post is stating the obvious, but it's just a reminder to not to be caught off guard following our dry weather through June. We are currently in a highly critical period for scab
We are well into another busy field season in the Orchards Program, and we are happy to have returning students and one new student this year. Bio Science Research Technician Kody Transue has our rese
California’s almond industry thrives worldwide, and an integral element of this success is a skilled labor force who can do everything from planting orchards to harvesting crops. As technology conti
Pecan handler inventories drop again as growers deliver fewer pecans from this years pecan harvest. Now in the middle of the growing season in the northern hemisphere and working to finish harvest in
You may notice some nut drop in your orchards at this time. This can occur for a number of reasons, including rainfall after a long hot, dry period and natural drop on certain varieties. One thing we
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for July 2022, which are effective July 1, 2022. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to
