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Fruit Fly Quarantine in California and Vilsack Reaction to Census
Seven counties remain under quarantine in a battle to eradicate and stop the spread of four different fruit fly species.
U.S. Wine Sales Slow and Net Cash Farm Income Down
U.S. wine sales experienced negative growth for the third consecutive year in 2023.
Democrats on Farm Bill Priorities and Mobile App Food Orders Cimb
The House Agriculture Committee Democrats release memo on principles for next farm bill, rejecting Republican proposals.
National Grange on Snake River Dams and ESA Denied for Wolves
The National Grange emphasizes the detrimental impact of dam removals on the region, citing clean power, irrigation, transportation, and jobs.
Regional Climate Hubs and Restaurants Forecast Exceeds $1.1 Trillion
Restaurant sales are forecast to exceed $1.1 trillion this year, marking a new milestone for the industry that will employ over 15.7 million people by the end of 2024.
California Almonds & Water Molds and America’s Largest Landowners
With heavy rains in the forecast for late January and early February, one species, Phytophthora syringae, was drawing attention due to an unprecedented outbreak last winter.
California Wolf Funds Run Dry and NASS Data Shows 2% Drop in Cattle
USDA's National Ag Statistics Service released the Cattle report showing a 2% decline in U.S. cattle inventory.
USDA ’22 Pesticide Summary & New Agricultural Trade Caucus
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary that shows over 99% of the samples tested had pesticide residues BELOW benchmark levels established by the EPA.
Plant Sugars to Feedstocks and Chicken Wing Sunday Super Bowl
Discover how researchers at University of California are breaking down plant sugars for fuel and chemical production.
California Biofuel Plant and USDA Specialty Crop Investment
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA investments designed to support the U.S. specialty crops industry.