California winegrape industry leaders are adding another fire to the list for 2020. During a smoke exposure interview with AgNet West, Allied Grape Growers President Jeff Bitter said the newly…
‘So Far, So Good’ For The 2020 California Rice Harvest
…mild complications arising due to the wildfires. COURTESY: CALIFORNIA RICE COMMISSION “So far, so good,” said Jim Morris, Communications Manager for the California Rice Commission. “There have been some delays…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-28-20
…CCC to help ag workers, grants offered to growers transitioning to organic production and get an update on the processing tomato report. Tune in to the show for these news…
Wine Industry Calling for Extension of Disaster Relief Due to Wildfires
…and Oregon are asking lawmakers for an extension of the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). Organizations including the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG), California Farm Bureau Federation,…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Signups Underway, Growers Work Through Smoke Challenges
…a strong one. Officials are looking to clarify limitations related to Proposition 65 requirements for certain nut products. Growers are continuing to work through the challenges created by the amount…
Winners Announced for WRCCA Awards and Scholarships
…Romander Scholarship and Mentor Awards Program. The program honors the lifework of dedicated agriculturalist and instrumental leader Allan Romander, who was one of the first CCAs in California. The scholarship…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…sustainably produced cotton into its products. The company worked with a group of Tennessee cotton farmers and the Soil Health Institute to produce 100% sustainable cotton jeans and sell them in its Wrangler…
Working Together: CFAP 2 Begins, Different Financial Calculation
…absorb some of the increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Walnut producers again can qualify for assistance through direct payments. California Walnut Commission‘s Assistant Technical Director Abhi Kulkarni…
The Western View: Of Course The Climate Is Changing, It Always Does
…hungry cattle and sheep, they would not have been there to burn. The Creek fire would not have become the largest single fire in California history. Our state would not…
Almond Update: Realistic Tradeshow Booths at Virtual Conference
…to connect this year. The Almond Board of California is utilizing an online format that will allow business and industry members to create virtual tradeshow booths. Industry Relations Specialist Rebecca…
California Walnuts: “The Crop Looks Good”
It appears that 2020 is shaping up to be a good year for California walnuts. The Central Valley crop reportedly looks healthy and strong. Despite the positive outlook for production,…
Proposed Prop 65 Action to Affect Certain Nut Products
…President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom said that there has been increased action against nut products in relation to Prop 65 requirements. “This is something…
Third Round of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
…a milestone, having distributed more than 91 million boxes of produce through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program as of September 17. Five vendors based in California were approved…
California Conservation Project Receive $3.5 Million in Funding
A California conservation project is receiving significant funding support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conversation Service (NRCS). The project is being supported by the Regional Conservation Partnership…