An effort to address California’s Proposition 12 that was initiated by two U.S. agricultural groups continues. Last week the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm Bureau Federation…
Complex Process to Determine Fate of California Dairy Quota Continues
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently held a virtual hearing related to one of several initiatives looking to make changes to the California dairy quota program. Several…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering threats to pollinators and what growers can do to…
Developing A Waiver of Liability for On-Farm Tours and Other Activities
Farmers are being encouraged to develop liability waivers for on-farm tours and other activities. Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, Tawny Tesconi recommends that growers meet with legal…
Avocado Marketing in China a Massive Undertaking
The California Avocado Commission was, of course, happy to hear that part of the ‘phase-one’ agreement between the U.S. and China included Hass avocados. But now the commission has to…
New Pest Control Material Becomes Available for California Growers
California producers have added another pest control material to the toolbox with the recent registration of a new insecticide from BASF. The new product, Sefina, has been shown to be…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering National Pollinator Week, an AFBF poll that shows Americans…
Ag Order 4.0: Fertilizer Limitations Remain a Major Concern
…rest of the state. Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot said fertilizer limitations are still a significant concern in the proposal, and it could limit how many cycles some…
Agricultural Statistics Review Shows Mild Improvement
…farmers and ranchers received nearly $50 billion for their output in 2018. California was also shown to once again lead the nation in cash farm receipts, accounting for 13 percent…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the nighttime lighting regulation, CA wineries making headway in…
Resilience 2020 Expands to Highlight Sustainability of Cattle Industry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWuHilrfmfk#action=share The Resilience 2020 campaign has been expanded to also highlight other areas of the cattle industry. Launched by the California Cattle Council and the California Cattlemen’s Association, the Resilience…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
…and merchants urging USDA to include ELS cotton in CFAP,” the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA) noted in a call to action letter. Producers still have the opportunity…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
The deadline to sign up for two coverage programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is Tuesday, June 30. Agricultural producers who have not yet…
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
…California Farm Bureau Federation, Agricultural Council of California, and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. The coalition notes that the bill would establish an inflexible standard in a situation that…