Fake drivers have made off with loads of almonds in the past two weeks, and leaders are warning operations to be vigilant. The Western Agricultural Processors Association is reporting that …
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
The State Water Resources Control Board has submitted Budget Change Proposals requesting 26 additional positions to be added to multiple programs and projects. The request from the Water Board is …
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
A Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) is being developed on the Central Coast thanks to a Fire Prevention Grant from CAL FIRE of nearly $380,000. The grant was secured by the …
Successful Elimination of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
California officials have gotten a handle on Virulent Newcastle Disease (VND), after two years of efforts to address the issue. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the …
Hass Avocado Access in China ‘A Long Time Coming’
Hass avocados will soon be entering the Chinese market after a recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the United States Trade Representative. California Hass …
UC Studies Look at Costs and Returns for Irrigated Pastureland
A couple of new studies have been made available looking at the costs and returns for establishing and producing irrigated pasture. The two studies from UC ANR’s Agricultural Issues Center …
Processing Tomatoes, Walnuts See Slight Forecast Increase
The National Agricultural Statistics Service issued its latest estimates for California processing tomatoes and Walnuts, and both show a slight increase over 2019. NASS said processors are reporting contracts for totaling …
Week in Review: Preparing for Triple-Digit Heat and Remote Auditing Leafy Greens
Triple-digit temperatures have arrived in California, highlighting the importance of agricultural operations having their heat illness prevention protocols implemented. Lawmakers and industry members have voiced concerns related to the Farmers …
FDA Associates 2019 E. Coli Outbreaks With Cattle Operations
A recent report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has linked the source of three E. coli outbreaks in the fall of 2019 back to leafy greens operations …
Remote Food Safety Audits Available for Leafy Greens
Through a partnership between the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) and Western Growers, a new tool is being made available to make food safety audits safer and more efficient. …
Lawmakers Raise Questions About Food Box Program Administration
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 …