Federal aid for producers impacted by COVID-19 will now include the California walnut industry. USDA announced additional commodities that qualify for direct grower payments through the Farm Service Agency (FSA),…
Almond Update: Flexible Groundwater Recharge Could Be A SGMA Answer
At last year’s Almond Conference, local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies were being finalized, and the discussion around sustainable plans was looking at every possible idea. Grower and California State Board of…
UTV Replacement Applications Being Accepted
…and non-profit organizations involved in California agricultural operation. Program guidelines and application information are available on the SJVAPCD website. Listen to the radio report below. UTV Replacement Applications Being Accepted…
Infected ACP in Commercial Grove ‘Not A Surprising Development’
…surprising. “We’ve had positive trees removed here in Riverside and we’re not that far from L.A. Eventually those two quarantine circles are likely to merge here in Southern California,” Rivera…
The California Kitchen: Buttermilk Biscuits
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Buttermilk Biscuits with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4 C AP Flour 1T + 1…
Pandemic Aid Concerns Raised by Lawmakers and Industry Members
…28 industry associations, including California Citrus Mutual, American Farm Bureau Federation, and Western Growers, also sent a letter detailing concerns about the pandemic aid through CFAP. The coalition of industry…
Dairy Quota Saga Getting Closer to Final Outcome
California’s dairy quota saga continues after an administrative law judge issued a decision regarding one of the actions involving the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP). The Stop QIP group had filed…
Soil Health Case Studies Provide Growers with Valuable Insight
…the value,” said Paul Lum, California Project Manager for AFT. “We want to capture the economic value to the grower and encourage the grower with documentation, and study, and in-the-field…
FDA Expands Onion Recall as Officials Investigate California Suppliers
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded an onion recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicated that as of August…
Week in Review: Concerns About AB 2959 and Increases in Farm Complaints
…areas as more people remain home due to coronavirus safety guidelines. The cotton industry remains hopeful that federal assistance is on the way. California pistachio production continues to inch north…
CLas-Positive ACP Discovered in Riverside Commercial Grove
…in California. While a positive ACP detection in a commercial grove is cause for serious concern, as of today, HLB has not been detected in any California commercial groves. That…
New Winery Wastewater Regulations: ‘Untenable for Small Wineries’
…to be especially complex and will require a substantial amount of monitoring and reporting. The proposed order would have an impact on more than 2,000 wineries throughout California. “The issue…
2020 Water Resilience Portfolio Released by Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom recently released the final version of the 2020 Water Resilience Portfolio to help guide California water policy moving forward. The initial draft proposal of the portfolio was…
The California Kitchen: Raspberry Farmers’ Market Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Raspberry Farmers’ Market Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… Vinaigrette 1/2 C Raspberry 1/2…