…news as a record season wraps up. American Pistachio Growers Executive Director Richard Matoian said they expect domestic and foreign sales to remain strong but the unknown from tariff increases…
Women Are Out-Earning Men in the Business of Farming
…groups and other industry organizations. Associations such as American Agri-Women, the National Women in Agriculture Association and the Women, Food and Agriculture Network work to promote the increased presence of…
The Economic Impact of Proposition 12
Californians have overwhelmingly passed Proposition 12 with just over 60 percent of the vote, establishing new spacing requirements for animal agriculture. Supporters of the proposition raised nearly 24 times as…
Strategic Planning Decisions Required to Stay Competitive in Grape Industry
Planning for future industry trends and consumer trends is no easy task, but it can be especially difficult for growers of permanent crops such as table grapes. Several aspects play…
Important Industry Insight Offered at Latino Farmer Conference
…information from several of the government organizations on-hand such as the California Department of Food and Agriculture and USDA. Manager of the NCAT California Office Rex Dufour noted the importance…
USDA, Dairy Farmers Mark Start of the California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…respect to supply and demand conditions. The implementation of the California FMMO concludes a rulemaking process begun in 2015 when three California dairy farmer cooperatives, California Dairies, Inc.; Land O’Lakes,…
A Quick Recap of California Propositions and Their Standing
Voters lined up Tuesday at the polling booths to cast their votes on important California Propositions. Here’s a list of what was approved and denied. PROP 1 Veterans Housing Bond:…
Input Sought for Voluntary Organic Checkoff Program
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is asking for input from industry stakeholders regarding a voluntary organic checkoff program. The association recently announced a six-month endeavor to hear from the organic…
Santa Ana Winds Could Pose as a Risk for Wildfires
Credit: No name provided, USGS. Public domain As the weather changes from summer to fall and winter, the risk of wildfires is still present. This year, California suffered from many…
Pistachios Set Record Just Shy of Billion
Pistachios yields are just about all accounted for this season and it’s another record for the industry. American Pistachio Growers Executive Director Richard Matoian said total numbers for the 2018…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Delay in River-Flows Vote
Believing voluntary agreements hold the best potential for benefiting fisheries without severe losses to people, the California Farm Bureau Federation welcomed the state water board action to postpone a vote…
Low-Flying Helicopters Measure Groundwater in Tulare County
…around California and the nation and have help other agencies manage diverse resources. Lowing Flying Helicopters Measure Groundwater in Tulare County About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for…
Instances of Bindweed Popping Up in Central Valley Farms
…herbicides, especially once it has become established in fields. Significant infestation can preclude planting of several vegetable crops. “A lot of our tomato growers who are in rotation with cotton…
California FFA Partners with California Livestock Auction Marketing Association Benefiting Local Chapters
…an emphasis in animal science. For more information visit www.calaged.org/consign. California FFA Partners with California Livestock Auction Marketing Association Benefiting Local Chapters About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor…