…sessions will cover the barriers and challenges that H-2A workers are facing, along with recommendations for improving farmworker protections. Registration for the online listening sessions is available online. Comments on…
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
…Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and FCIP. NAP is only available in counties that do not have enough data to provide FCIP products. The report also compares differences between conventional…
Federal Order Proves Valuable for California Dairy Farmers
…Geoff Vanden Heuvel looked into the economics of how the federal order compares to the previous state system. Looking at 40 months of data, comparing state and federal “All-Milk” prices,…
USDA Expands SNAP Online Shopping, Adds New Retailers
…SNAP participants with access to online purchasing. USDA’s Stacey Dean says, “Expanding the diversity of our online shopping retailers is a critical component of our nutrition security goal to provide…
The California Kitchen: Farmers Market Fried Rice
…Albert prepare Farmers Market Fried Rice below. The California Kitchen: Farmers Market Fried Rice For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
VofV: Genius Beehives with Dick Rogers, Entomologist at Bayer Crop Science
…out more at WGA.com. In this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley, Dick Rogers, Entomologist at Bayer Crop Science, discusses the need to meld nature and technology to create…
Executive Order Seeks to Advance Biotechnology Investment
…The Executive Order is Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy. It outlines a comprehensive approach for further development of the sector. “Biotechnology harnesses…
The California Kitchen: Poke Untamed
…Poke Untamed below. The California Kitchen: Poke Untamed For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire,…
Industry Collaboration Helps Get Imported Grapefruit Standards Reinstated
The grapefruit marketing order is back in effect for the upcoming season. Juice content maturity requirements will once again be enforced on imported grapefruit. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Almond Update: Big Changes to Almond Conference Agenda for 2022
There are some significant changes coming to The Almond Conference this year, taking place December 6-8 in Sacramento. After reviewing the post-conference survey from last year, the Almond Board of…
VofV: Hank Giclas Tribute, Part Two
…out more at WGA.com. In this episode, Voices of the Valley continues to honor Hank Giclas, the produce industry veteran who passed away in August. Bruce Taylor, Chairman and CEO…
Latest Citrus Acreage Report Shows Largely Similar Numbers to 2020
…Bearing acreage of lemons has improved to 46,692, which was the biggest increase of all citrus types. “The lemon acres, it’s not surprising what’s coming online, but the increase there…
Applications Open for Rural High-Speed Internet Program
…with available funds of $700 million, and combination loan/grant awards using $300 million under the ReConnect Program. The application deadline is November 2. For more information, visit https://www.rd.usda.gov/. Listen to Sabrina…
Pollinator Habitat Program Now Accepting Grant Applications
…play an essential role in agricultural production and are a critical component of California’s natural ecosystem. Funded projects will support integrated pest management, enhance carbon sequestration, and support other beneficial…