…news release. “This is a first step that will now allow agricultural properties in Napa Valley and throughout California to access basic property insurance for wildfire coverage.” The legislation was…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
A study tracking regulatory compliance costs in California was recently released, with striking findings. Researchers looked at data from 22 different farms of various sizes in the San Joaquin Valley…
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
Industry members are working to prepare for the banning of ag burning in the San Joaquin Valley by 2025, which is expected to be an expensive process. California ports are…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
…south valley. They’re contemplating shaking the trees on the 1st of August, so that’s on the radar. Harvest is definitely going to be upon us,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market…
Transitioning from Ag Burning Will Be an Expensive Process
Industry members are working to prepare for the banning of ag burning in the San Joaquin Valley by 2025, which is expected to be an expensive process. A demonstration event…
Smoke Exposure Impact on Winegrape Contracts Detailed in New Report
…within the winegrape industry, providing insight on how wildfire smoke has impacted rejections. Vineyard near Sonoma in the Napa Valley region, California. Photo by Len Wilcox “This report that we…
Big Changes to Coachella Agriculture Over the Past 30 Years
The agricultural landscape of the Coachella Valley has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. Managing Partner of Prime Time International, Mike Way said that is has been disappointing to…
Week in Review: Wildfire Insurance Hard to Come by & Almond Shipments Stay Strong
…shipments moving at a good pace. New legislation has been introduced in Congress aimed at addressing drought conditions in the San Joaquin Valley. Industry efforts to help keep Huanglongbing at…
CDFA Continues Work to Help Strengthen Food Safety Efforts
…the only state where that’s happening so far,” Ross explained. “We’ll be launching a similar exercise in the Central Valley based on the results that we have so far.” Listen…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…that are offered through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Villane discussed the Low-Dust Nut Harvester Replacement program, the Agricultural Tractor Replacement program, and the Alternatives to Agricultural…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
…and forest lands. Additional focus is also being given to cropland in the Klamath Basin and San Joaquin Valley. Cropland, range, pasture, and forest lands in Tribal lands throughout the…
NEED Water Act to Provide Drought Relief to San Joaquin Valley
…Valadao said in a news release. “While the NEED Water Act is not a long-term solution, it would provide temporary operational flexibility for the Central Valley Project and the State…
VofV: Global Agricultural Issues Require Global Solutions
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
VofV: Cooperation and Data Sharing for Better Food Safety
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…