The latest budget proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom contains significant investment in valuable agricultural programs. A total of $227.2 billion is being proposed for the 2021-2022 budget. The California Department…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-13-21
…President-elect Joe Biden, how nematodes might help space exploration, and California’s proposed budget includes $6.7 million for technical assistance for farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Virtual California Rice Commission Annual Grower Meeting Coming Up
The California Rice Commission’s (CRC) Annual Grower Meeting is coming up on January 21-22. In light of COVID-19 restrictions the event will be hosted virtually this year. Speakers will presenting…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…supplies for communities. Signatories of the letters include Western Growers, American Farm Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, Groundwater Management Districts Association, and California Fresh Fruit Association. Altogether, the coalition represents…
Ag Order 4.0 Hearings Raise Concern Over Complexity of Compliance
…that growers are going to have to meet as far as monitoring and reporting,” said Groot. “As well as the calculations for their N applications and how that is done.”…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
Several conservation priorities have been outlined for accelerated funding in California. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California announced ten key areas to focus on….
CCA Offers Approximate Breakdown of CFAP Payments for Livestock Producers
…Kirk Wilbur, Vice President of Government Affairs at the California Cattlemen’s Association. “We have at the California Cattlemen’s Association calculated what we believe those payments will be for the CFAP-3…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…a qualifying designation for 2018, 2019, or both. QLA assistance is available for drought losses based on a rating from the U.S. Drought Monitor. There are eight qualifying California counties…
Biostimulant Council Formed to Encourage Better Biostimulant Regulation
…additional resources of TFI fully behind the effort.” The Biostimulant Council will pool the resources of both TFI and the Biostimulant Coalition. TFI recently merged with the Micronutrient Manufacturers Association…
Week in Review: HLB Concerns in San Diego and Groups Challenge Emergency COVID Protocols
…have been put in place in response to COVID-19. A team of researchers has detailed the value that by-products provide when used in California dairy feed. A federal judge has…
The California Kitchen: Pot Roast 2021
Pot Roast 2021 In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to preparePot Roast 2021 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 Pound of Prime…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…and Guam. California is set to receive a significant portion of the funding support from USDA. “State governments, academic institutions, and other essential cooperators across the country use these USDA…
E&J Gallo, Constellation Deal Finally Done
…of the names changing companies. The initial $1.7 billion dollar deal was announced in April of 2019. AgNet West spoke with Allied Grape Growers President Jeff Bitter in 2019 who…
Latest Dietary Guidelines Receive Praise from Several Ag Groups
…of recommendations that will benefit all Americans,” said National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Marty Smith. “Beef is one of Americans’ favorite foods, and science consistently shows lean beef can be…