The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is expecting another record almond crop for California, marking the fifth year in a row of record-breaking crop numbers….
California Citrus Forecast Unchanged, Just Below Last Season
The United States Department of Agriculture‘s California citrus numbers remain unchanged from last month. The National Agricultural Statistics Service‘s Bill Curtis announced May’s Citrus Crop Forecast. All of the data…
Ag Groups Call for More Certainty for California’s Water Supply
A group of more than 70 agricultural organizations is asking Governor Gavin Newsom to bring about more certainty for California’s water supply. The coalition is urging the Newsom Administration to…
Understanding the Interruptions in the Food Supply Chain
…have a pretty efficient, streamlined system. That’s good almost all the time because it would be expensive to have a whole bunch of redundancies built-in,” said Agricultural Economist at UC…
More USDA Section 32 Plans on Buying $470 Million in Food
…32 purchases will be in addition to other purchases that had previously been announced to provide support for agricultural producers struggling with market disruptions related to COVID-19. “President Trump has…
Newsom Moves Forward with Workers’ Compensation Order
…coalition of California agricultural organizations which includes the Agricultural Council of California, California Farm Bureau Federation, California Fresh Fruit Association, and Western Growers highlighted concerns about the changes to the…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
…and other agricultural businesses will now have access to emergency working capital,” said Carranza. “These low-interest, long-term loans will help keep agricultural businesses viable while bringing stability to the nation’s…
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…no aspect of farming, ranching or agricultural business that has been spared.” CFBF and the Farm Employers Labor Service, a Farm Bureau affiliate, asked farmers and ranchers to respond to…
The Western View: Even More Fake News Now Online
…Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine….
Including Water Investments in Infrastructure Package Challenging
Agricultural groups have been working for years to get federal support for important water investments in California. Several California lawmakers have also made the point for federal funding to support…
Food Availability is ‘Not the Thing to Worry About’ During Pandemic
Of all the issues that have arisen related to the coronavirus pandemic, food availability should not be a concern. Domestic agricultural production continues to progress, despite complications within the supply…
How to Grow a Unique Herb that is a Favorite of Top Chefs
…environments and soils. You can even grow it in cooler climates if you use protective covers or in a greenhouse. Agretti grows in USDA Agricultural zones 8 through 11, requires…
Snowmelt Runoff Could Be Up To 70 Percent of Average for 2020
…outlook for the state as a whole shows a much more positive picture. “Our automated snow sensor network is reporting about 37 percent of average statewide for our snowpack; so…
USMCA Implementation Scheduled for July 1
…with new approaches to access for agricultural products and new rules of origin. There has been concern among some business leaders regarding the new trade deal coming into effect at…