…HarvestPort.com. Richard Strafehl of Healthy Cow Corporation joins WGCIT Director Dennis Donohue during this episode of Voice of the Valley. Healthy Cow is an ag-biotechnology company focused on helping dairy…
FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in ARC and PLC Programs
…start the enrollment process,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “I cannot emphasize enough the need to begin the program election and enrollment process now. Please call your FSA county office…
Almond Update: Reviewing Goals for 2020
…and CEO Richard Waycott, who says participating in the CASP program is a must for the industry to keep moving forward. Listen again to Waycott’s full interview. Almond Update: Reviewing…
Almond Update: Looking Back, and Forward, During Holiday Season
The Almond Industry weathered several challenges in 2019 and had some landmark wins. Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott recounts the industry developing actionable data for…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…address, and this year was no exception. Presented by ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott and Board Chair Holly A. King, the address spoke to the hurdles in trade, regulations,…
Addressing the Agricultural Impact of AB 5
Farm workers plant grapes in new California vineyard. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com California employers are preparing to navigate the requirements of AB-5 and how it will affect the use…
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
…Richard Fordyce. “We value the local input of the over 7,000 members nationwide who provide their valuable knowledge and judgment as decisions are made about the services we provide, including…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
…prices,” said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “USDA is here to support the economic stability of American agricultural producers by helping them maintain their competitive edge…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
…and versatility of pistachios. “This is probably our ninth or tenth year here at Clovis Farmers Market,” said APG Executive Director Richard Matoian. “It’s right in the middle of pistachio…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
…Executive Director Richard Matoian. “So, that’s a little disappointing there.” Nut size and quality become even more important factors for years that are expected to be lighter in terms of…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…program opened enrollment on June 17,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “DMC is a great risk management tool that protects against narrowing margins caused by down turns in the market…
Almond Update: Maintaining Relationship Amid China Trade Dispute
…Almond Board of California recently visited the China Chamber of Commerce at their annual China International Tree Nuts Conference. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott said it’s a significant trip…
Which of the Five Common Breed of Honeybees is Best for You?
…Western honey bee. By Richard Bartz, Munich Makro Freak & Beemaster Hubert Seibring, Munich which gave me advice and a protection suite 😉 My dog caught 6 bee-stings on the…
DOL Moves to Make H-2A User-Friendly
Mexican-American farm workers are hoeing between rows of potatoes on this large Central California farm. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com The H-2A program seems to be getting a revamp finally….