…address COVID-19 concerns can translate into the development of a better working relationship when it comes to California’s water supply. “There seems to be a lot of willingness to work…
Understanding the Interruptions in the Food Supply Chain
…also created supply issues in the retail sector as processors have been working to make the necessary adjustments. “We don’t build a bunch of slack into the food system. We…
Week in Review: Farm to Family Program Expanded, Water Lawsuits Increase
The Farm to Family program has been enhanced to help connect farmers and ranchers with foodbanks for better facilitation of moving produce to the greatest areas of need. California is…
More USDA Section 32 Plans on Buying $470 Million in Food
More information about the plan to purchase food products under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of 1935. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that a total…
What Your Houseplants Need for Spring
…build up and can be a breeding plants for insects and pests. They may also need to be trimmed up a bit from those yellowing or dying leaves. Use clean,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-07-20
…has had on California’s agriculture communities. Also as the meat industry faces challenges California’s processors are faring better than others and get an almond market update from the Almond Board…
UCR Expert: News Accounts Exaggerate Current Threat of Asian Giant Hornets
…related to the eradicated Nanaimo nest. “The fact that the second hornet turned out to be genetically different somewhat raises the odds that there could be more of them,” Yanega…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
…is being made possible through the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act authorized by Congress. Agricultural businesses are defined as those involved in the legal production of food and…
Water Infrastructure Investment a Waste With State, Federal Fight?
Funding for water infrastructure won’t matter much if the clash between California and the U.S. leadership continues. Recent studies have shown that the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act goals are not…
Growing Onions in Your Own Garden
…Onions can be started three ways: by sets (tiny bulbs), transplants and direct seeding. Though planting onion sets are the most popular way to grow them, you’ll have better results…
Dealing with Chickens When They Get Bored
…By the time your birds have reached the angsty teenage stage, they’re probably more restless than usual and prove to act out as bored chickens. You might want to try…
Including Water Investments in Infrastructure Package Challenging
…of water infrastructure because they don’t have the challenges we have in the west to manage our water very, very efficiently.” Federal support for better managing California water supplies is…
Disaster Loan Program Needs ‘Several Changes’
…grateful for your leadership to bolster our sector through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act,” the letter…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
…the Defense Production Act, the order classifies processing operations as ‘critical infrastructure’ necessary for ensuring the protection of America’s food supply. “Our nation’s meat and poultry processing facilities play an…