…growers to be more competitive. Key Provision: Wine and Spirits The three countries agree to avoid technical barriers to trade through non-discrimination and transparency regarding sale, distribution, labeling, and certification of…
Programs Help Producers Reach Dust Reduction Goals
Assistance programs are helping nut producers around the state reach their dust reduction goals. Kern County producer Bret Sill with Sill Properties said taking advantage of programs that help growers…
Almond Update: Mummy Shake Contest A Creative Sanitation Reminder
Back for a second year, the Almond Board of California is holding the ‘Mummy Shake’ video contest. The industry is encouraged to make their best ‘Mummy Shake’ parody video to…
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…Western Growers, the Produce Marketing Association, Bayer CropScience, SISC, Sustainable Conservation, The Monterey County Sustainability Working Group and Measure to Improve. The event is intended to offer actionable information to…
NCBA Announces Leadership Changes
DENVER (NCBA-Sept. 18, 2019) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced two significant leadership changes. Colin Woodall The NCBA Executive Committee of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association confirmed Colin…
New Tool Improves Beekeepers’ Overwintering Odds and Bottom Line
…bees—the number required for a colony to be able to fulfill a pollination contract for almond growers come February–beekeepers can decide in September if it is economically worthwhile to overwinter…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…including California Citrus Mutual, California Dairies Inc., and the California Fresh Fruit Association highlighting the importance of repairing the canal. “This project was and is an opportunity for the State…
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
…evaluation and recently received the endorsement of the National Association of Federal Veterinarians, highlighting the strong science-based approach used in designing the program. “The U.S. industry has long been a…
Specialty Crops Bolstered Top-Ten Commodity Cash Receipts in 2018
Early data is out for California’s 2018 cash receipts, which shows an increase that’s supported by specialty crops. The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued an initial overview of agriculture…
Tempering Expectations for the Future of Organic
…report noted that organic growers generally require at least a 40 percent premium over conventional produce in order to make organic production cost effective. Author of the report, Senior analyst…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…California Legislature and Governor to hear that message. Our farmers – the most productive in the world – could save the earth. They bring more food per gallon of water…
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
…need to preserve and foster. Its tradition is longstanding.” Martin spent 14 years as the director of trade for the California Fresh Fruit Association. Prior to that, Martin worked as…
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
After a full week of long days in the California legislature, Senate Bill 1 passed both houses in the early hours of Saturday morning. The California Environmental, Public Health, and…
Some Natural Ways to Kill Poison Ivy
…terms of getting a rash. To protect yourself, wear long pants tucked into boots, and a long-sleeved shirt. Make sure you have no skin showing. Wear leather or cotton gloves,…