…including the Organic Farmers Association, California Certified Organic Farmers, National Organic Coalition, and the National Farmers Union sent a letter calling on lawmakers to enforce their mandate for NOP to…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
…Sierras but only about 60 miles away from my place near Sanger. Of course, earthquakes are nothing new to Californians. We all know we need to be ready for the…
Working Together: MFP Change May Mean More Operations are Eligible
…growers. Assistant Director, Regulatory, Technical, & Industry Affairs at California Walnut Board & Commission Adhi Kulkarni said applicants who fell just short of the adjusted gross income requirements and are…
Friends of the California State Fair Celebrates Agriculture Achievement – Awards $44,000 in Student Scholarships
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Friends of the California State Fair Gala due to the impacts of COVID-19, Friends of the California State Fair is honoring its tradition of…
Week in Review: Dairy Quota Saga Progresses and New Pest Control Material Hits CA
…sector. California growers have a new tool available to help combat pests in a variety of crops. The Almond Board of California has also launched a new partnership and scholarship….
How to Avoid COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Penalties
…provided through FFCRA is in addition to the three days, or 24 hours, that is provided under California law. “If the employee wants to use their regular California paid sick…
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
…2021 could total $832 million. “Moramarco’s analysis makes clear what many California growers already know: growers will experience significant economic hardship following this year’s grape harvest,” California Association of Winegrape…
NIFA Grant Helps UCR Develop Agricultural Technology
…Of the eight institutions to receive funding support, the University of California, Riverside (UCR) was awarded a $10 million NIFA grant. The funding will be used to support the development…
Almond Update: New Partnership and Scholarship for Pollinator Week
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is announcing two creations during National Pollinator Week 2020. ABC’s Chief Scientific Officer Josette Lewis said pollinator practices in the California Almond Sustainability Program and…
El-kereamy named director of UC Lindcove REC
…in the California citrus industry,” El-kereamy said. “I am confident that, with the support of our industry, community and the University of California, we will build tomorrow’s Lindcove REC as…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-24-20
…the COVID 19 has had on the California ag industry, and improvements that are coming to the Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program. Tune in to the show for these news…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Citrus Sorbet Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Strawberry Citrus Sorbet Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 LB Strawberries 1 C…
Efforts Continue to Block Implementation of California’s Proposition 12
…under the new requirements are prohibited from being sold in California. Opponents to the measure have cited the proposition as violating the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution. Other industry…
Complex Process to Determine Fate of California Dairy Quota Continues
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently held a virtual hearing related to one of several initiatives looking to make changes to the California dairy quota program. Several…