Classic Peterbilt Semi-Truck pulling a Cattle Trailer along a rural Oregon Highway. Credit: Everett Media / Shutterstock.com (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the introduction of bipartisan…
Despite Kincade Fire, Winegrowers Push Through Harvest
…county Ag Commissioner and the Sheriff’s office, many growers were able to back get into their vineyards to harvest their remaining crops in areas that were safe. Allied Grape Growers…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the challenges producers in Northern California are facing due…
Addressing the Agricultural Impact of AB 5
Farm workers plant grapes in new California vineyard. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com California employers are preparing to navigate the requirements of AB-5 and how it will affect the use…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…followed through,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a video announcement. “USDA has also worked to provide licensed growers access to loans and risk management products available for…
Kincade Blazes Through Sonoma County, Final Grape Harvest Challenged
…Bitter President of Allied Grape Growers, producers in the Sonoma County area have been impacted and are stuck in the unknown. ”There are a number of our growers affected. Most…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-29-19
…grape growers, potential assistance for whole orchard recycling, understanding the benefits of precision agriculture and details on upcoming SWEEP application workshops. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
…committee on behalf of the California Farm Bureau Federation highlighting some of conservation practices his operation has implemented over the years. “Our on-farm practices include building infrastructure to implement on-farm…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
Whole orchard recycling is a pricey practice, but financial assistance is on the way. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is looking to include the method in its Healthy…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
Bill Aims to Combat Deceptive Labeling of Plant-Based Fake Meat (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the bipartisan introduction of the Real MEAT (Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully)…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that California dairy farmers are well on their way to meeting the industry goals for methane reduction. The industry will…
Catastrophic Decline of the Western Monarch
Monarchs cluster in the eucalyptus trees at the Natural Bridges State Park. Santa Cruz, California. The Monarch Butterfly is an important native of the American West. Not only is it…
Replacing Outdated Science Provides for Better Water Management
…protect,” said Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition. “The new biological opinions we believe are more sensible, it’s a smarter way at approaching species protections and…
Winegrapes Came Back Strong in San Luis Obispo County
Winegrapes made a significant comeback in the 2018 crop report for San Luis Obispo County, once again reaching number-one status for sales. Winegrape growers experienced an eight percent increase in…