Five stories are making headlines across California agriculture this week, from a familiar Central Valley face appearing on pistachio packaging to a new tool aimed at protecting cattle from New World screwworm. Here’s what you need to know in this week’s edition of This Week in Ag. Josh Allen Featured on Wonderful Pistachios Packaging Firebaugh native and NFL MVP Josh …
FDA’s 14th EUA against NWS The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Bimectin (ivermectin) injection for the prevention of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in cattle when administered within 24 hours of birth, at the time of castration or at the appearance of a wound Bimectin injection is not authorized for use in lactating …
Western United Dairies has submitted two proposals to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), seeking federal conservation funding for dairy farmers and agricultural lands in the Tule Subbasin. The proposals build on WUD’s work through LandFlex and other regional water and conservation efforts. The goal is to bring more resources directly to farmers to …
The USDA’s Ag Marketing Service (AMS) announced that a majority of eligible blueberry producers and importers voted in favor…
Applications are now open for UC ANR Connect, a grower-informed commercialization program operated by UC ANR Innovate, the i…
The California Walnut Commission (CWC) voiced its support for the USDA’s intent to purchase $30 million of California …
This Week in Ag: Five stories you need to know from across California agriculture. This week, we’re covering new funding to …
The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock…
Effective Aug. 19, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department …
This year’s UC Cooperative Extension California Agritourism Summit will be held September 23-25 in Paso Robles, CA. Th…
UC Ag and Natural Resources is hosting a Dragon Fruit Production Workshop and Farm Tour for growers in the San Diego area. T…
UC Ag and Natural Resources and F3 are offering free skills training courses to help California growers navigate the hurdle…
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