…leadership in Sacramento. “California está rota,” Gates said, before telling listeners, “La comunidad latina puede rescatar California.” He encouraged farmers, laborers, friends and neighbors to vote in the upcoming election….
Van Groningen: California’s Pumpkin King Talks Farming, Family and the Future
…and San Joaquin counties. Schools interested in agricultural field trips can contact the company at info@vgandsons.com. A Family Business Looking Ahead The next generation is already finding its place within…
Smartphone Technology Creates Vine-by-Vine Vineyard Maps
…creates a digital representation of the vineyard. Once the mapping process is complete, each vine receives its own digital location. That information can give growers a more detailed view of…
Global Cherry Production Set for Record as U.S. Crop Declines
…The larger international supply could also influence trade patterns and competition in global cherry markets as the season progresses. For U.S. growers, the smaller domestic crop is also expected to…
RanchBot Brings Real-Time Water Monitoring to Agriculture
…than it recharges demonstrate why comprehensive water-use data is increasingly important. The conversation also turned to data centers, which can require significant amounts of water for cooling. Coppin said the…
FELS Helps California Farmers Navigate Labor Compliance
…AgAlert addressing common questions coming from agricultural employers. Heat Illness and Cal/OSHA Remain Major Concerns Heat illness prevention is another major area of focus. Genasci said Cal/OSHA has increased fines…
Diesel Prices Rise as Harvest Season Begins
…tractors, combines, trucks and other equipment during harvest. “It’s been so impactful. It’s pushed up global diesel prices,” De Haan said. The effects are also being felt within Russia, where…
USDA Announces New Animal Welfare Standards for Dogs
…in research, exhibition and commercial activities. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is responsible for enforcing the law and overseeing regulated facilities. For those involved in animal agriculture and…
AgNet News Hour: Farm Labor, Water Tech in Focus
…services that can include onsite training, mock Cal/OSHA inspections, safety assistance and connections with agricultural labor attorneys. Genasci describes one recent situation involving an employer facing an employee performance issue…
Propane Offers California Farmers an Alternative as Energy Costs Rise
…first-year operating information, including hours of use, fuel consumption and any operational issues. That information can be used to help manufacturers improve equipment. Newland said rebates are currently available for…
John Duarte: Water, Crops and California Ag Future
…saying long-term trials have shown strong production results compared with UCV1 seedling material. Almond production is also coming in below expectations in many areas, according to Duarte. He discussed the…
FELS Helps California Farmers Navigate Complex Labor Compliance
…Heat-illness prevention is another major focus. Genasci explains that Cal/OSHA compliance remains a significant concern and that violations can become costly when multiple deficiencies are identified during an inspection. FELS…
USDA Changes Rules for Dairy Checkoff Dollars
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture is changing how dairy checkoff funding can be used, with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins saying the department is ending the use of mandatory…
John Duarte Discusses California Ag, Water and Energy
…future. The conversation takes a deep dive into current crop conditions. Duarte says pistachio and almond production is coming in below expectations, with the pistachio crop potentially much smaller than…