…valuable and important crops.” The 10-member board of ABC has five grower members – three representing independent growers and two representing growers working with cooperatives – and five handler members,…
LGMA to Implement Risk-Based Preharvest Testing Requirement
…LGMA partnered with Western Growers in the development of food safety metrics. Western Growers created a set of standards as part of the new preharvest testing requirements. The sampling and…
Almond Update: Sweeper and Pickup Tips to Reduce Dust
…not only help with dust reduction but also save growers time and money. Growers are encouraged to develop a sweeper route plan which includes guidance for blowing dust back into…
San Diego Quarantined After First HLB Discovery in the County
…and its vector, ACP. CDFA will be contacting commercial citrus growers, nurseries and packinghouses in the quarantine area, with information about the new requirements for moving bulk citrus fruit. A…
Weedy Rice Workshop Provides Important Updates to Growers
…identify and remove any potential problems with weedy rice. A presentation from Roberta Firoved from the CRC went over the progress made in the registration of new materials for growers….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-10-21
…working outdoors, Sec. Vilsack hearing from Valley growers about challenges facing the industry, and an initiative to help dairy and cattle communities access drought resources. Tune in to the show…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-09-21
…sales, the winegrape market improving after COVID brings an increase in demand and lawmakers create the EATS Act to counter Prop. 12. Tune in to the show for these news…
Citrus Producers Encouraged to Engage with Grower Liaisons
…be serving growers in Imperial County. Kern County growers will be working with Judy Zaninovich. Sandra Zwaal will be serving growers in San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties. In…
Week in Review: ‘Unprecedented’ Water Curtailments, Winegrape Rebound, Another Change to WOTUS
The State Water Resources Control Board has passed emergency water curtailments for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed. The impact of COVID may have turned things around for the winegrape market…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited California this week, meeting with growers, industry groups, and state officials to learn about the challenges facing agriculture. During his stop at Terranova Ranch…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-06-21
…2020, the EPA seeking comment on WOTUS and the weedy rice workshop providing important updates to growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Almond Update: Diligent Industry Efforts to Reduce Dust at Harvest
Almond growers are continuing to make strides in their efforts to reduce dust during harvest. The work is being undertaken as part of the Almond Orchard 2025 goals, which include…
Winegrape Market Poised for a Rebound Year in 2021
Last year was a tough one for growers as the winegrape market was flush with supply. President of Land Management Incorporated, Jeff Brown said they lost quite a bit of…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…habitat. These of course are all important implications for society,” Hamilton explained. “Growers are being asked to go to pretty extensive lengths to comply with these regulations, but they have…