…integrity of the organic label. Signatories of the letter include the Organic Trade Association, National Farmers Union, and the American Sustainable Business Council. A group of four lawmakers also sent…
CalResilient Campaign to Promote Solutions to Mitigate Wildfire Risk
The CalResilient campaign that was recently launched is looking to encourage viable solutions to California’s wildfire problems. Wildfires in recent years have taken lives, caused billions of dollars in property…
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
…lands, and oak woodlands. “The scope of this year’s CIG is much broader than last year’s and is not limited to on-farm trials,” State Conservationist for NRCS in California, Carlos…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering PPP loans not tax-exempt in California, cotton producers to…
Almond Update: Spider Mites the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
…in the natural enemies for spider mites.” At the Almond Board of California’s next ‘Training Tuesday’, Haviland will detail how growers need to monitor for both the pest and its natural enemies to ultimately…
The Western View: Really, It’s April Fool’s Day
…written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and…
Water Futures Market May Not Have the Ag Solutions Proponents Suggest
The California water futures market may not be the economic tool that supporters are suggesting. No actual water changes hands through the futures market, but it offers an economic opportunity…
Rabobank Report: Pork Supply Chain Faces Challenges with Prop 12
…processors and end users are unwilling to enter into long-term supply arrangements, given outstanding legal challenges to the California rule and limited visibility around implementation,” said McCracken. California accounts for…
The California Kitchen: Guajillo Vegetarian Pozole
Guajillo Vegetarian Pozole In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Guajillo Vegetarian Pozole with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 oz Guajillo…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…providing added flexibility for livestock haulers. The legislation is being supported by groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and American Farm Bureau Federation. “NCBA has long advocated against…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…in acquiring enough labor to keep up with production. The group asserts that agriculture labor reform would bring much-needed stability to the industry. California Farm Bureau Federation, National Milk Producers…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California farmers adjusting to the dramatic increase to the…
California Farmers Adjusting to Dramatic Increase to H-2A Wage Rate
…adjustment on budgets for a lot of people,” said Lupe Sandoval, Executive Director for the California Farm Labor Contractor Association. “The reality is that H-2A is likely here to stay…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s adjustment to the flat fee mill assessment and…