…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…
EPA Report Shows American Ag Reduced GHG Emissions
…are continuing to reduce the amount of per-unit greenhouse gas emissions from their operations. Greenhouse gases absorb infrared radiation, trapping heat and making the planet warmer, thus contributing to climate…
Some Herbs You Can Grow in Water
…rooting about two weeks after being placed in water. For Peppermint, change the water every day. Keep your eye on oregano. When it grows in water, it grows fast! Once…
Still Time to Apply for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
…through a $34 million appropriation from California Climate Investments. Grant applicants are encouraged to visit the webpages for the programs for additional information and grant requirements. Listen to the report…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-08-20
…soil health. We discuss the role of soil carbon in natural climate solutions and talk about the importance of agriculturists communicating with consumers about the food and farming industry. Tune…
The Western View: Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face?
…Newsom is trying to radically change how the State project is run. He’s putting the environmentalists in control of it. Presently, the State’s Department of Water Resources decides how much…