The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) Board recently adopted preharvest testing requirements for members. Testing protocols will be determined based on the risk of potential exposure to contamination. The…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…to speak with pride about how successful San Luis Obispo County was. The top ten commodities were strawberries at number one, followed by winegrapes, avocados, cattle and calves, vegetable transplants,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including staying vigilant for wildfire smoke symptoms amongst your employees…
Winegrape Market Poised for a Rebound Year in 2021
…market was dismal. Wineries were asking us to just pull the grapes out. They had no interest. And then COVID hit,” Brown noted. “Now there’s actually a shortage of grapes…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how to prepare for wildfire smoke with CaOSHA standards,…
Winegrape Oversupply Compounds Issue of Smoke Exposure
…in issues of smoke exposure. Wildfire smoke has made it difficult for many producers to find buyers for their winegrapes. The winegrape oversupply further complicated the issue, as buyers were…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…that suffered losses related to smoke exposure. The threshold for drought losses would also be lowered to a D2 classification. Producers that receive assistance under WHIP+ will still be required…
Lack of Smoke Exposure Standards Complicate Winegrape Contracts
…often associated with smoke exposure also occur naturally in grapes. Research has shown that detectable levels of these phenolic compounds can be found in grapes that have not been exposed…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering wildfire smoke proving to be dangerous to outdoor employees,…
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
…setting volume records this year, but ag exports continue to suffer. A bipartisan amendment that was approved by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee will allow for year-round H-2A access. Smoke…
Fruit and Vegetable Trade Increases in First Part of 2021
…fruit and vegetables also increased. U.S. exports of fresh fruits grew by seven percent over last year, to over $1.6 billion. The category was led by grapes, pears, apples, and…
Smoke Exposure Impact on Winegrape Contracts Detailed in New Report
…were left unharvested in relation to smoke exposure. The estimated value of the unharvested winegrapes was $106 million. Prepared by Downey Brand, LLP, the report analyzes the rejection of winegrapes…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-19-21
…impacts on farm profitability, FDA’s new action plan for Cyclospora, and a new report that details the impact of wildfire smoke on winegrape contracts. Tune in to the show for…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-16-21
…years, an appropriations bill that includes additional funding for smoke exposure research and what the lumber markets mean for ag commodities. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…