The Farmers to Families Food Box Program that was recently initiated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is facing scrutiny from a group of lawmakers. Several questions regarding the …
Week in Review: Apply for Direct Payments Next Week, Important Smoke Exposure Research Begins
Farmers and ranchers can begin applying for direct payments as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program next week. Critical research looking at smoke exposure in grapes is starting to …
Quick and Easy Foods for Kids to Grow at Home
Kids may not always like to eat their veggies, but it might be fun for them to grow their own. Especially since they are around the home a lot more …
World Market Projected to be Down on Cotton Prices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture slightly increased the estimate for U.S. cotton production for the 2019 crop is its May report. While the export forecast has not changed, ending stocks …
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
Farming incentives are imperative for the agricultural industry to meet some of the standards for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions moving forward. At the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB) April hearing, …
Smoke Exposure Research in Grapes Begins Taking Shape
Support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service will allow important smoke exposure research to move forward to better understand the effect that smoke has on grapes. Industry …
The Underlying Importance of Improving Broadband Expansion
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) continues efforts to assist rural Californians in gaining access to high speed internet. UC ANR has spearheaded multiple initiatives that …
Area-Wide Treatments Holding the Line for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
Area-wide treatments coordinated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have largely kept populations of glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) in check. Containment efforts on behalf of state and federal officials were …
Which Variety to Consider When Growing Your Own Orange Trees
There really is nothing better than home-grown oranges, straight off the tree. The citrus tree is grown in subtropical regions, but can also be grown in containers both indoors and …
Direct to Consumer Not An Option For Every California Producer
When the foodservice sector all but shut down from COVID-19 stay at home recommendations, many producers around the state started selling direct to consumers through farmers’ markets and direct mail. …
CDFA Announces New Dates for Stop QIP Petition Hearing
A new date has been set for the hearing that may determine the future of the Quota Incentive Program (QIP) for dairy farmers. The California Department of Food and Agriculture …
Week in Review: New COVID Workers’ Compensation Rules, Another Record Year for Almonds
Governor Gavin Newsom has moved forward with plans for significant changes to the workers’ compensation system in California with regard to COVID-19. 2020 is shaping up to be another record …
Exciting Research to Combat Pierce’s Disease in Vineyards
The Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board is involved in various different types of research projects on behalf of the industry. The PD/GWSS Board provides recommendations to the California Department of …
USDA Predicts Another Record Almond Crop This Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is expecting another record almond crop for California, marking the fifth year in a row of record-breaking crop numbers. …