…in place. The California Department of Food and Agriculture implemented the bulk citrus tarping requirement in 2017 after a recommendation from the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Committee. Data shows…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…industry,” said United States Cattlemen’s Association President Brooke Miller. “The current conversations on increasing transparency and price discovery in the cattle marketplace began at the 2020 Winter Thaw in Billings,…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port congestion in California. The focus of the investigation is related to detention and demurrage practices of ocean carriers…
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
…exports this year. Animal protein exports are expected to do well in 2021, with beef and pork being the largest beneficiaries of a weaker U.S. dollar. With U.S. cotton heavily…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
…includes E-Verify for agricultural employers, demonstrating our industry’s commitment to a long-term labor solution.” The National Milk Producers Federation, California Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, and California Fresh…
When Will It Be Safe to Start Planting Plants and Seed Outside
…Association’s online database. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. When Will It Be Safe to Start Planting Plants and Seed Outside Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Week in Review: Snow and Water Levels Nowhere Near Average, Ag Burning to End
…San Joaquin Valley. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have bred a new walnut variety for California growers. California cotton acreage is expected to decline significantly this year, with…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Tenderloin
Smoked Tenderloin In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Smoked Tenderloin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 LBs Tenderloin or Petite…
Agricultural Burning in the San Joaquin Valley Officially Set to End in 2025
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to approve the plan to end agricultural burning in the San Joaquin Valley. CARB established January 1, 2025, as the absolute end date…
Almond Update: Pollination Seems Good Despite Wind and Temperatures
Variable temperatures and windy conditions are hindering pollination this season but growers are still reporting a good bloom period so far. Stanislaus producer Eric Genzoli said the wind events can be problematic for bees…
The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness
…newspaper and has 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…
Speedier COVID Assistance Expected with New USDA Leadership in Place
…provisions. That support includes an additional $20 per acre payment that will go to all producers including cotton growers – both upland and ELS – based on planted acres of…
Almond Matters: ReTain Offers Double Duty for Diversified Growers
…diversified growers. Retain provides almond growers an opportunity to maximize the success of the bloom period, which was especially important this year. The material also provides similar benefits when applied…
The California Kitchen: 3 Cheese Mac N Cheese
3 Cheese Mac N Cheese In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare 3 Cheese Mac N Cheese with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…