A group of lawmakers on calling on federal agencies to step in to address California wildfire problems. Nearly two-dozen Democratic senators and representatives are asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Supreme Court to Decide Union Access Rules for California Farms
The Supreme Court of the United States recently heard opening arguments about a case involving union access on California farms. At issue is California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Act that was…
Week in Review: Dismal Snowpack Reflects Drought Conditions, More COVID Relief Coming
…further support farmers and ranchers. The risks involved with the California water futures market may outweigh the potential benefits for the agricultural community. A new report details the critical importance…
The California Kitchen: Flame Roasted Orange Duck Breast
Flame Roasted Orange Duck Breast In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Flame Roasted Orange Duck Breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…management a reality. The workgroup, consisting of 26 individuals, will spend the next 18 months or so creating a “roadmap for Californians to develop and exhilarate the systemwide adoption of…
2021 CCGGA Annual Meeting Scheduled for May 12 in Tulare
The 2021 annual meeting of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA) will be held next month as an in-person event in Tulare. The meeting will take place on…
Dismal Snowpack Survey Reflects Third Driest Year on Record
…Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Section. “Additionally, our statewide automated snow sensor network is reporting 59 percent of average to date.” California’s water storage levels are also similarly lower than…
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…