…Not only is the usual regulatory process continuing to progress, but Governor Gavin Newsom remains active in issuing executive orders that will have wide-ranging implications for the economy. Several agricultural…
Almond Matters: Getting Postemergence Herbicide Out Early
…Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A.. “It’s always better to get on them when they’re young. They’re easier to kill and you can get better coverage that…
Working Together: Later Irrigation Could Improve Walnut Health, Save Water
…trials showed irrigation didn’t need to start until May or even June. By using technology to let the trees tell them when to water, they saw equal or better yields…
Coronavirus Pandemic Impact on Farmers
Cathy Isom fills us in about the surprising impact the Coronavirus Pandemic is having on some local farmers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Coronavirus Pandemic Impact on…
DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
…Western Agricultural Processors Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. “For the most part they’re supposed to be equivalent or better and so that means they’re more expensive.” The…
San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Plans: ‘Probably Not Realistic’
A recent review of groundwater plans for the San Joaquin Valley indicates that the methods for achieving sustainable levels determined by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act may not be feasible. …
San Luis Obispo Addresses Farmworker Housing Locally
…Brent Burchett explained that through cooperating with several other industry organizations and county staff involved in planning they have been able to make progress in making it easier to build…
Organic Producers Faring Well Despite Upheaval of Food Supply Chain
… “That grocery channel was very, very active in the first quarter. There was not a lot of foodservice or institutional buying. Grocery was the main destination for consumers to pick…
$19 Billion in Support Coming Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and other existing USDA authorizations. USDA will be taking immediate action to implement the program which includes two core elements. The program provides $16…
Deadline for National Organic Producer Surveys Extended
The deadline to submit feedback as part of two ongoing surveys for gathering a better understanding of the organic industry has been extended. In response to the disruption caused by…
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
…an amendment to the General Waste Discharge Order which allows for easy on-farm composting. “Farmers can now compost more, build healthy soils, and reduce and mitigate greenhouse gases,” Policy Director…
Almond Matters: Implementing Your Fungicide Plan
…it’s got both preventive and curative activity,” said Burkdoll, “However, getting it on preventatively is always the better way to go. It’s easier to keep the fire from starting rather…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
…recognize that regulatory flexibility also may be required to ensure rapid action, and we ask you to consider it within the confines of ensuring the safety of the food being…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…and e-Consult Services Act — Deploys telehealth and e-consult services for rural and community hospitals AB 3155: Moderate Income Housing Act — Streamlines the approval process for smaller unit housing…