Getting involved with creative direct marketing can help keep farm businesses remain viable in the current environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is offering a…
Coronavirus Assistance Payments Expected by ‘End of May’
…for specialty crop producers. The remainder of the available $16 billion will be issued for other crops. Of particular interest for many California growers, specialty crops are eligible for both…
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’
…The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) recently evaluated 36 Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSP) from 11 critically over-drafted groundwater basins in the San Joaquin Valley and found that many plans…
San Luis Obispo Addresses Farmworker Housing Locally
…got to make changes at the local level and California’s housing crisis is certainly felt nowhere more than in the agriculture community,” Burchett explained. Listen to the interview below. About…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
…the California Farm Bureau Federation, Kings River Conservation District, California Cattlemen’s Association, Central Valley Project Water Association, California Fresh Fruit Association, and Western Growers Association. In the letter addressed to…
Water Resources Now are Critical to Ensure Food Supply Later
…or water rights in general, water is one of the state’s top issues. According to the California Farm Bureau, “Farmers’ improvements in water use efficiency have continually increased the amount…
Week in Review: Pandemic Taking A Toll on Citrus and Dairy
…getting some added relief from California in new legislation that was proposed and a new video this week highlights the success of assistance offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service….
Valley Democrats Call for Cooperation in Water Administration
Another group of lawmakers are encouraging Governor Gavin Newsom to take a more cooperative approach to water administration in California. Senator Dianne Feinstein along with Representatives Jim Costa, Josh Harder,…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Yorkies
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to make Parmesan Yorkies with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4 Eggs 1 C Flour 1 1/3…
The Western View: It’s Time to go to a Farmers’ Market
…during harvesting and distribution. The vendor will bag your purchase for you – you don’t need to touch anything that isn’t yours. One very popular Farmers’ Market in Clovis California…
Food Security is National Security
…vibrant, resilient agricultural industry.“ California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said during this time, California farmers have been innovative and proactive in response to what’s been taking place around the…
California Prune Board Keeping Industry Informed and Safe During Pandemic
The California Prune Board is working to keep industry members up to date with the latest information regarding COVID-19 and ensure the safety of everybody on the farm. An emphasis…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-16-20
…Board of California’s upcoming virtual workshop, farmers gaining financial relief through the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program, and how Butte County is staying ahead of crime with SmartWater CSI….