The disaster assistance provided through the new Emergency Relief Program (ERP) from USDA will be providing some significant support to growers that experienced certain losses in 2020 and 2021. President of the …
Some Positive News for Imidacloprid Use After Recent PREC Review
A recent decision from the Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee (PREC) could be a positive sign for continued use of imidacloprid in California. The subcommittee found that the presence of …
Pistachio Shipments Up Over Last Year, Despite Overall Supply Chain Issues
Pistachio shipments are up over last year, even as the industry deals with logistical challenges and supply chain disruptions. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that shipping data …
Food Inflation Surpasses Expectations with Further Increases Likely on the Way
The latest Food Price Outlook from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlights the largest inflation rate in grocery prices in more than 10 years. The figures in the report showed that …
Cotton Acreage Up with Record Prices But Short of Potential Due to Water
Although cotton acreage looks to be increasing this year, there was significantly more potential for the industry had it not been for the current condition of California water supplies. According …
Increased Demand for Raisin Varietals in 2021 Winemaking
According to the California Final Grape Crush Report, the total tons crushed of raisin type varieties was up 225 percent from the year prior. Manager of Central Valley Operations for …
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the deadline to apply for funding through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Approximately $8.6 million in funding is being made available statewide. …
Remembering LGMA Food Safety Updates Heading into Growing Season
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) reminds members that there are some updated food safety requirements. CEO of California LGMA, Tim York said they developed several safety enhancements over …
New eToolkit for Avocado Industry
The past two years of the pandemic emphasized consumers online purchasing abilities. According to the most recent Hass Avocado Board (HAB) study, nearly a third of consumers are currently purchasing some …
Industry Groups Ask CARB for Regulatory Relief Amidst Supply Chain Challenges
A coalition of industry groups is asking for some regulatory relief from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). More than two-dozen industry organizations have expressed significant concern about the final …
Less Than a Month Left to Apply for Meat Processing Grants
There is less than a month left to apply for meat processing grants offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development. A total of $150 million is available through the Meat …
Reduction of CO2 Highlighted in New Season of MJDOA TV Series
Now in its third season, the American Grown My Job Depends On Ag (MJDOA) tv series is back focusing on diversity within the industry, agriculture doing more with less and …
CA Corner Stores Get a Healthy Make Over
California’s Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Refrigeration Program is allowing fresh fruits and vegetables to get into the hands of all Californians who want them. The program provides energy-efficient refrigeration …
California’s Climate Smart Agriculture
In California, climate-smart agriculture isn’t just the future, it is already here as many farmers up and down the state are actively cutting greenhouse gas emissions, improving water use efficiently and …