…for tomato producers in California. The National Industrial Hemp Council and The Hemp Industries Association are looking into establishing a hemp checkoff program. With labor a constant concern for California…
New Form Required for Certain NRCS Customers
…conservation programs will need to complete form CCC-902. “In California, this new form will be needed for customers who are selected for funding in both EQIP batch periods ending March…
On-Farm Readiness Reviews Still Available for Ag Operations
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering On-Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs) for small and very small farms. OFRRs are meant to help producers better understand the requirements…
Industry Groups Working Towards Establishing Hemp Checkoff
The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) and The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) are looking into establishing a hemp checkoff program. A survey conducted by the two groups shows there is…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-18-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an emergency registration for bacterial blast, the California Avocado…
California Avocado Commission Referendum Currently Underway
Avocado growers are once again being asked to weigh-in with their thoughts about the California Avocado Commission (CAC). The state-mandated referendum vote is held every five years by the California Department of…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
…industry. The uncertainty of the Chinese market is also playing a factor in projections for cotton supply and demand. At the recent National Cotton Council annual meeting, Vice President of…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
…Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo and Yuba counties. The Almond Board of California thanked Dr. Jim Adaskaveg and the Almond Alliance of California for the effort. ABC said growers who are…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
…winter homes along the California coast. But the 2018 winter count was alarming. They found only 28,000. And now, it is much worse. Only 1,914 were found during the 2020…
The California Kitchen: Caramelized Zucchini Coins
Caramelized Zucchini Coins In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Caramelized Zucchini Coins with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 Medium Zucchinis…
Coachella Becomes First to Implement ‘Hero Pay’ Increase for Farmworkers
…in other areas of California. Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez indicated that it is the first time that farmworkers have been included in essential worker pay increases. Mandates in other areas…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
With labor a constant concern for California producers, farm mechanization research and investment present a viable mitigation approach. Mechanized farming equipment cannot address all the issues related to the continually…
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
…days of planting. “These vine decline-affected plants suffer major yield losses,” said Swett. “In some cases, those yield losses are so severe that growers are abandoning sections of fields or…
MSOB: Beneficial Fungi Showing More Benefits Than Pest Control
…products for controlling a pest, they might be getting the benefit from other roles.” Dara stresses growers must abide by the label rules and cannot use a product for something…