…doing the best right now with the uncertainty and the change that we’ve had in the end-users with this shutdown. So, every grower is looking at their budget and sharpening…
NRCS Partnership to Enhance San Joaquin Valley Water Efficiency
…sizable achievements,” said AFT California Regional Director Kara Heckert. “To protect our agricultural land in the valley to ensure resilience to climate change through healthy soils, high-quality surface and groundwater…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
…an update to the Climate Change Scoping Plan was heard which detailed plans for new areas that will be included in the plan. ARB voted to incorporate the Natural and…
Updated Allocations Bring Modest Increase for CVP Contractors
…Division Class 2 did not change from the previous allocation and will remain at zero. In a statement from the Friant Water Authority, the organization expressed appreciation for the modest…
The Western View: Don’t Let The Virus Make You Crazy
…of medical news. Change the channel. Go work on a hobby, or start a project – there’s always a piece of equipment that needs fixing, on every farm in the…
Understanding the Interruptions in the Food Supply Chain
…disruption.” While much of the immediate disruptions have since been ironed out for the most part in recent weeks, the issue was created by changes that needed to be made…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Included in List of Preferred Fibers
…fibers and materials that are part of Textile Exchange’s Material Change Index. U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Advisor Dr. Andrew Jordan said that being a part of the index will make…
Lemon Market Sours, Diversification Saving Ventura Grower
…that the change in market demand has been particularly hard on their lemon crop. While various different relief packages have been made available to provide a measure of relief for…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
…fiber, ranching, and raising livestock, aquaculture, and other related industries. For businesses that applied for the program prior to the legislative change, those applications will be processed without the need…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-01-20
…during this pandemic and why food purchasing habits are likely to change moving forward. Also, listen in to a one-on-one interview with Agriculture Sec. Sonny Perdue where he chats about…
Organic Producers Faring Well Despite Upheaval of Food Supply Chain
…about is when we return to ‘normal’ and restaurants slowly start to open back up, we will probably see some change,” Seeley noted. “But by and large, right now, grocery…
Valley Democrats Call for Cooperation in Water Administration
…TJ Cox, and John Garamendi sent a letter to Governor Newsom in response to the Incidental Take Permit that was recently issued, calling for change of tactics as it relates…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the change in the HLB quarantine regulation that was…
HLB Quarantine Regulation Change to Further Protect California Citrus
Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a citrus leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall A slight change in California Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) quarantine rules should further help fight against the…