…their farms while also conserving natural resources,” Acting RMA Administrator Richard Flournoy said in a news release. “We are dedicated to responding to the needs of producers, and this flexibility is…
Almond Update: Multiple Benefits of Keeping Orchard Floors Clean
…to eliminate the need for additional passes through the orchard. Managing Partner for Atlas Almonds, and Operations Manager at Kahal Farms, Mallvinder Kahal said that proper cultural practices can be…
New Action Plan for Cyclospora Released by FDA
…in the environment and on farms. Listen to the radio report below. New Action Plan for Cyclospora Released by FDA About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Efforts to Understand Nutrient Composition of Vacuumed Manure
Researchers are looking to better understand the nutrient composition of vacuumed manure on dairy farms. The use of manure vacuums has become more common in recent years due to the…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Continues Forward Momentum
…Farm Bureau, Ryan Klobas said in a news release. “A significant number of Napa County’s commercial farms and ranches have lost property insurance availability because of increased wildfire risks and…
Supreme Court Sides with Farmers in Right of Access Ruling
…access provisions. At issue, was a rule by the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board that allowed union organizers access to farms and ranches to garner support for unionization. In the…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…Approximately $580 million will go to small and medium farms in the form of Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage. Dairy farmers struggling with losses related to the pandemic that had been…
Another Salmonella Outbreak Report Leads Back to Adjacent Land Use
…adjacent land use in relation to food safety. FDA recommends all farms be aware of surrounding areas and the risk associated with nearby livestock and poultry. The agency is also…
Report Details Costly Implications of Proposed Tax Changes
…representative farms across the country – including crop and livestock operations – what they found is that 92 of the 94 farms would be impacted negatively by these proposed tax…
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
…become increasingly acute,” the letter states. “We believe a visionary federal infrastructure package should seek to bolster our aging water infrastructure and keep water flowing to our nation’s farms and…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
…tax provisions critical for the agricultural industry. The step-up in basis is essential for helping family farms remain in the family after an owner’s death. Like-kind exchanges also facilitate the…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
…state achieve environmental stewardship and agricultural sustainability goals.” Conference details can be found at cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/opca/conference.html Growers should also be remain vigilant for people trespassing on to Central Valley farms during or…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being encouraged to provide technical assistance funding for small and mid-sized farms and food businesses. More than 100 organizations representing a variety of…
New Cost Study Available for Organic Alfalfa Hay
…2019, organic alfalfa hay is a critical source of forage for California dairy farms. The study looks at the economics of using flood irrigation in the production of organic alfalfa…