Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port issues in California. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lawmakers…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-12-21
…to fill out, the overall “pretty good” citrus harvest, and port congestion now being addressed by federal officials. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
…of California ports has come down slightly but is still substantially above average. One carrier is now coming to the Port of Oakland directly, which should help with port access…
CLas-Positive ACP Found in San Diego County
…well established in Southern California, the deadly disease has not been detected south of the quarantine area that includes most of the Los Angeles basin. However, during a California Department of Food…
Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards
…questions the statutory authority of the Board to impose such standards. The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court claims that the emergency safety standards are infeasible and impractical. In…
FMC Looking at ‘Responsive Actions’ to Address Container Availability
…recently approved an investigation to be conducted on the matter. An FMC Fact Finding Officer will be looking into export practices of ocean carriers operating in the ports of Los…
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…and Los Angeles, the Department of Commerce, and the International Trade Commission. WAPA has also been working with Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office and the California Congressional delegation. About the Author…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…light cotton by CO. Rebecca Daeschner represented the Los Angeles-based luxury women’s wear brand CO (CO-collections.com), which in its current collection sells a ruched cotton top for $725, a cotton…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…People, Land, and Life Foundation about what clothing and textile brands are interested in and what they may be willing to pay in support of healthy soil management systems for…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…endowed nearly $24 million in funds for scholarships and support of faculty and programs. In scholarships alone, some 4,600 students have received more than $6.9 million in support over the…
Water Resilience Projects Receive Nearly $84 Million from DWR
…million was awarded to the City of Salinas and the Central Coast Wetlands Group for improvements to stormwater and wastewater infrastructure. The remaining award for the Los Angeles/Ventura area of…
Fictitious Pickup Details Show Criminals Getting Deceptive
…was on the road, the fake hauler rerouted the shipment to Los Angeles. WAPA is reminding operations around the state that changes rarely happen in this process, and last-minute alterations should immediately…
Successful Elimination of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
…that there are no signs of Newcastle Disease in the greater L.A. area.” The disease was first detected in May of 2018 in Los Angeles County and by December the…
USDA Investing $1 Million in California Water Quality Improvements and Wildfire Mitigation
…Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a press release. “The funding will enable private property owners to play a major role in this conservation effort to improve the health and resiliency…