After a rather dry start to the water year, storm weather on the horizon should bring some much-needed snow to California. Rain and snowfall in many areas of California over…
Look Out for Paperwork with Unauthorized Cal/OSHA Letterhead
Industry members are being advised to watch out for misleading paperwork coming in the mail. The California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) has been notified that companies have been sending…
Gardening Trends for You Think About Digging into This Year
…Better Homes & Gardens, some 20 million novice growers took up their trowels and pitchforks in response to the pandemic, with the majority being males under the age of 35….
Industry Concerned with Proposed Increases for Mill Assessments
…to look at lower-risk pesticides,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. “The Administration has said the goal…
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) is establishing a new innovation accelerator to help the wine industry meet new challenges. The effort is known as Sonoma VITS (Vineyard Innovation Through Science). It…
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
Blueberry growers were at odds at the most recent U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) hearing. The issue centers on the impact that imports are having on the U.S. industry. Two…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…America recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.” The American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union, and American Feed Industry Association were among the many organizations eager to…
Almond Update: Pollination Planning as Bloom Approaches Quickly
Almond bloom is fast approaching with the relatively warmer temperatures seen throughout the producing areas of the west so for this winter. Almond Board of California’s (ABC) Chief Scientific Officer…
Almond Matters: Getting Weed Control Before Bud Break
…herbicides help growers avoid repeated applications later in the season. The dry weather conditions in fall and winter have made it difficult for growers to time their applications. “Some guys…
The California Kitchen: Spanish Paella 2021
Spanish Paella 2021 In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Spanish Paella 2021 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 3 T Vegetable…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…the campaign and the produce industry has already responded promisingly. $5 million has been donated by over 30 groups including associations such as Western Growers, the California Avocado Commission and…
Deadline for CFBF Scholarship Applications Coming Up February 1
The deadline to submit an application for scholarship opportunities through the California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation is coming up soon. A total of 40 scholarships were awarded last year to students all…
FARMER Program Receives Significant Support in Budget Proposal
…Agricultural Processors Association. “Early rumors had us at about $50 million a year for two years and what came back within this proposed budget was $170 million over two years….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-18-21
…a new pecan promotion order that strengthens marketing abilities, and the next phase of California’s vaccination plan that includes farm workers. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…