…labor crisis facing the industry.” The ag labor bill would provide renewable visas for the agricultural workers who are in the county illegally, and also freeze wages for H-2A workers…
Donations Help Fund Livestock Pens for Emergency Use
…Fire in Sonoma County,” Johansson said. “We also look forward to having them used for happier occasions, such as ongoing events at county fairgrounds around the state.” For more information…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
…area as far as regulation goes,” said Placer County Ag Commissioner Josh Huntsinger. “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been pretty clear in communicating that those types of uses…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…plantings. County payment rates range from $15 to $150 per acre, depending on the impact of unjustified trade retaliation in that county. Dairy producers who were in business as of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-15-19
…freshness, CFBF President Jamie Johannson’s take on the 2019 Workforce Modernization Act, and Sonoma County Winegrowers reaching a sustainability milestone. Tune in to the show for these news stories and…
USDA Rule Puts Pressure on California to Finalize Hemp Regulations
…regulated by USDA,” said Josh Huntsinger, Placer County Agricultural Commissioner. “These regulations that went into effect on October 31 state that 30 days after October 31 growers can then apply…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…aid in the recovery from those wildfires. On Friday, November 8, the Napa County Farm Bureau (NCFB) will also be hosting a charitable event to benefit Sonoma County fire victims…
New Map Shows How Food Moves Through U.S.
…of food that gets transported between one county and another and found that the majority of the most significant food transportation hubs were in California. Six counties in California were…
Strategies for Increasing Ranch Income
…online auctions and things like that. There are many different ways to earn income from your ranch.” Another meeting recently hosted in Marin County by the Central Coast Rangeland Coalition…
Despite Kincade Fire, Winegrowers Push Through Harvest
…half-day push around the county,” said Kruse. “Once we went into evacuation mode on Saturday, it’s been a pretty hard stop for most of the county.” Working with the…
Kincade Blazes Through Sonoma County, Final Grape Harvest Challenged
As the Kincade Fire burns through Sonoma County, grape growers are reliving the challenges from the 2017 fire season. Roughly two years ago, fires burned through Napa, Lake, Sonoma, Mendocino,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-29-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Kincade Fire and its impacts on Sonoma County…
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
…the country for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections. “Our county committee members play a key role in our efforts to provide assistance to producers,” said FSA Administrator…
Winegrapes Came Back Strong in San Luis Obispo County
Winegrapes made a significant comeback in the 2018 crop report for San Luis Obispo County, once again reaching number-one status for sales. Winegrape growers experienced an eight percent increase in…