…labor challenges in agriculture. Introduced by Representatives Dan Newhouse and Henry Cuellar, the amendment creates an opportunity for agricultural operations to better engage with the H-2A program. Year-round H-2A access…
UC Davis Receives $6 Million to Promote Safe Pesticide Use
…Education Programs at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, Suzanne Forsyth said in a news release. “We look forward to strengthening and building partnerships as we tackle new challenges, striving…
Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
…American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The task force details the many regulatory challenges inhibiting development in the area of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-15-21
…Dairies implementing a new sustainability initiative, and how the industry is addressing ag labor challenges with robotics. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
Despite the lingering challenges presented by COVID, it appears that overall almond shipments remain strong. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen said it has been a bit of a…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Continues Forward Momentum
…in a unanimous vote. Producers in Napa and Sonoma counties are particularly pleased with SB-11’s advancement, having encountered a series of challenges related to insurance coverage. “This is exciting news…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-05-21
…insurance coverage, almond shipments remaining strong despite pandemic challenges and small ag producers worked hard to fill the food gaps during the pandemic but say they now need help. Tune…
Latest Developments with Proposition 1 Grant Programs
…we face wildfires, drought and the resulting challenges to our climate resilience.” Three acquisition projects, eight implementation projects, seven planning projects, and 10 scientific studies will be receiving a total…
Week in Review: ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’ Labor Market & New Guidelines for Winegrape Mechanization
The agricultural labor market is especially problematic this year, as other industries also struggle to find workers. California Fresh Fruit Association President Ian LeMay details the challenges that the fresh…
Growers Struggle to Find and Keep Farm Insurance
…Kincade Fire. Since then, ranch owner Charlie Martin has run into a series of challenges in getting insurance coverage for the operation. “As soon as I filed a claim with…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-02-21
…new drought challenges, a biological approach to protecting pruning wounds from infection and California’s current weather and crop trends. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Growers Affected by Recent Wildfires Struggle With New Drought Challenges
…it was from fire damage or smoke taint challenges last year.” Listen to the radio report below. Growers Affected by Recent Wildfires Struggle With New Drought Challenges About the Author…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-30-21
…the challenges facing the Senate approval of a farm labor bill and the hurdles that come along the widescale adoptions of mechanization in table olives. Tune in to the show…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…addressing the challenges we face in supply chain disruptions will only be found through the continued partnership between the agricultural retailer, their farmer customers, and regulating authorities.” About the Author…