…Service Agency (FSA) is also offering an installment payment deferral option for Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) borrowers. “USDA recognizes farmers and ranchers have been severely affected by the COVID-19…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the increase in agriculture complaints amid Coronavirus distancing, how…
Week in Review: Concerns About AB 2959 and Increases in Farm Complaints
Industry members and air quality specialists share significant concerns about the type of impact that Assembly Bill 2959 will have if implemented. Complaints about farming have reportedly increased in some…
CLas-Positive ACP Discovered in Riverside Commercial Grove
…in California. While a positive ACP detection in a commercial grove is cause for serious concern, as of today, HLB has not been detected in any California commercial groves. That…
New Winery Wastewater Regulations: ‘Untenable for Small Wineries’
…to be especially complex and will require a substantial amount of monitoring and reporting. The proposed order would have an impact on more than 2,000 wineries throughout California. “The issue…
2020 Water Resilience Portfolio Released by Governor Newsom
…the California Farm Water Coalition. “It looks like a comprehensive plan that takes into account the need for new storage, improved conveyance, capturing water when its wet, saving it for…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-07-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including several associations opposing SB138, FDA announcing a new protocol…
The California Kitchen: Raspberry Farmers’ Market Salad
…Oil TT Fresh Cracked Black Pepper TT Fleur-de-sal Listen to Albert prepare Raspberry Farmers’ Market Salad below. The California Kitchen: Raspberry Farmers Market Salad For this and many more of…
Addressing High Boron Conditions in Almonds
Alternative crops are being looked at for high boron areas in Northern California, but research is also looking at helping almond trees. As AgNet West reported this week, pistachios are…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…the organic market has grown, organic supply chains have become more complex. Stronger market oversight is needed to protect farmers and consumers who choose the organic option.” The proposed organic…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA’s data of the consolidation of U.S. dairies, Cal/OSHA…
Almond Update: Watch Five Tips to Reduce Dust from Sweeper Equipment
…without any significant changes to practices? The Almond Board of California has five tips to use when operating sweeper equipment that will reduce dust and increase air quality this harvest….
New Multifaceted Farmworker Safety Campaign Launched
The California Farmworker Foundation (CFF) has launched a new farmworker safety campaign to help workers and their families stay safe through the pandemic. The campaign, La Seguridad Empieza con Usted,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-05-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the increase in Northern California pistachio acreage, funding for…