One of the continuing issues being tracked by the California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) is the ongoing challenge with farm labor contractor licensing. CFLCA Executive Director Nigel Bocanegra said …
Congressional Timeline for the Remainder of 2021
Congress returned to work last week after extending government funding through a continuing resolution to provide funding through February 18. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, …
Summer Heat Made for Unique Year for Some Fresno County Producers
The heatwave over the summer months made for some unique circumstances for some Fresno area growers. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen explained that during most drought years, crop …
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA is deploying $100 million under the new Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program to make available nearly $1 billion in loan guarantees; …
Almond Matters: Addressing Marestail and Fleabane in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers will likely have made their applications to get in front of Marestail and fleabane at this point in the season. …
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
The 2021 Almond Conference officially began on Tuesday with a holistic look at the state of the almond industry. Attendees heard from growers, researchers, and other industry members about the …
Agronomic Minute: Getting Ahead of Walnut Blight
Walnut blight is one of the many problematic issues that growers face from year to year. In making plans for the coming season, growers will want to keep in mind …
USDA Updates 2021 Farm Income Forecast
USDA’s Economic Research Service updated farm sector profit projections, which are expected to increase in 2021. ERS forecasts inflation-adjusted net cash farm income, which is gross cash income minus cash …
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
In response to feedback received from the producers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is improving crop insurance for hemp. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is strengthening the hemp crop …
Almond Update: Tickets Available for Almond Conference Events
Preregistration for next week’s 2021 Almond Conference is still available, as well as tickets for the various conference events. Along with multiple educational tracks, the conference will feature distinguished keynote …
Waiver From Trucking Federal Rule Expanded
The National Pork Producers Council thanked the Biden administration for extending a waiver for commercial truckers from the federal Hours of Service regulation to February 28, 2022. The rule limits …
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
The Department of Agriculture announced the theme and program of the 98th Agricultural Outlook Forum, a virtual event held February 24-25, 2022. The 2022 Forum theme is “New Paths to …
FTC Launches Inquiry into Supply Chain Disruptions
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is ordering nine large retailers, wholesalers, and consumer good suppliers to provide detailed information on supply chain disruptions. The information will also show how disruptions …
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
During the 2020-2021 crop year, California walnut growers and handlers worked together with the California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission to advance the industry in new ways. Growers produced …