There have been multiple reports of agricultural operations that are dealing with a coronavirus outbreak among employees. Even as operations adhere to the updated safety protocols and implement safety checks…
Hemp Checkoff Program on the Horizon
…news release. “A checkoff program further legitimizes a rapidly growing industry and will help hemp farmers compete on a level playing field with producers of other agricultural-related commodities.” Projections from…
California Almond Production Forecasted at Three Billion Pounds
The latest almond production projection from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecasts three billion meat pounds for California producers. The California Almond Objective…
Regulation Development A Lot Like ‘Sausage Making’
…during the regulation development process to arrive at the end result. Agricultural stakeholders were able to provide guidance to allow for a better understanding of how some of the provisions…
COVID-19 Farm Survey Open Until July 10
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association and the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety is asking for feedback from the agricultural industry. Farmers and ranchers are being…
New Herbicide Available to Rice Growers This Year
…RebelEX from Corteva can provide for growers. Of course, like with any other applications, growers will want to consult with their local Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. Listen to the radio report…
Week in Review: Split Roll Tax Concerns, Avoiding Paid Leave Penalties
Industry groups are expressing serious concerns about the split roll tax initiative that will be appearing on the November ballot. Agricultural employers are advised to thoroughly understand and adhere to…
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
China recently implemented coronavirus restrictions on agricultural products, requiring exporters to sign documents guaranteeing that any products are free of COVID-19. Chinese Customs is now requiring a Letter of Undertaking…
Split Roll Tax Initiative Will Have Substantial Impact on Agriculture
…Stop Higher Property Taxes coalition in opposing the initiative, as it could have devastating effects on the agricultural sector. “Since the initiative only exempts agricultural land, it leaves improvements and…
Climate Crisis Action Plan Recognizes Value of Agriculture
…environmental solutions. “The report’s recommendations cover a broad array of agricultural climate solutions, including many in which AFT is engaged, such as increasing carbon sequestration through regenerative agricultural practices, protecting…
USMCA Begins Today, Lawmakers Applaud the Effort
…increase in American agricultural exports and also provide an overall increase of $65 billion in gross domestic product. During an online roundtable hosted by Farmers for Free Trade, lawmakers celebrated…
UC ANR Engaged in Projects to Increase Internet Connectivity
…to increase rural broadband access. Agricultural communities will increasingly need better internet connectivity moving forward, to fully take advantage of the digital farming tools as they become available. Humiston spoke…
UCR Partnership to Bring New Avocados to Market
…the most promising avocado scions and rootstocks into the next stage of development. The company is a global leader in the commercialization of agricultural products. “They have partnered with UC…
Looking Ahead to Potential Ag Order 4.0 Impact
Agricultural industry members remain concerned about the Ag Order 4.0 impact as the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board considers the next step in the process. The draft order…