…together to address price concerns. “In the weeks following the event, U.S. cattle producers have witnessed unprecedented disruption in the cattle marketplace,” the letter stated. “Two separate Cattle Industry Summits…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…to come. President Trump is making good on his promise to reduce burdensome regulations to free our producers to do what they do best – feed, fuel, and clothe this…
Canada Trade Mission Underscores Value of USMCA
…interests on the Canada trade mission including the California Prune Board, Simonian Fruit Company, the California Strawberry Commission, the Raisin Administrative Committee, and the California Pear Advisory Board. McKinney noted…
Addressing the Costs of Farm Protests
Farm protests involving environmental and animal rights groups cause significant concern for agricultural operations. One of the most recent high-profile incidents in California involved the arrest of nearly 100 protestors…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-12-19
…help sustainability goals, the 50th class of the California Agriculture Leadership program and a new case of Virulent Newcastle Disease found in Southern California. Tune in to the show for…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Could Help Sustainability Goals
Representatives from the Almond Board of California saw first-hand the industry standard of off-ground harvesting in Israel. The practice is intriguing to the California almond industry, and ABC Director of…
The California Kitchen: House Made Corn Tortillas
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing House Made Corn Tortillas with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3/4 C FLOUR 1/4 C…
More Virulent Newcastle Found, Now in San Diego
Statement from California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones SACRAMENTO, (CDFA-September 6, 2019) — An ongoing investigation has determined that infected birds moved from within the virulent Newcastle disease (VND) quarantine…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
Rep. Jim Costa addresses the California State Board of Food and Agriculture The California State Board of Food and Agriculture held another public comment session last week in Fresno to…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…over $257.7 million in payments to producers who are currently registered. Also, nearly half of the producers are taking advantage of the 25 percent premium discount by locking in for…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) program as well as the Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM)…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…provided to those who purchased harvest price option coverage. As under 2017 WHIP, WHIP+ will provide prevented planting assistance to uninsured producers, NAP producers and producers who may have been…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-09-19
…Affairs Ted McKinney recent comments on trade, a study that found conservation cover to be economically beneficial for almond orchards and how prior work set California strawberries up for international…
DMC Program Signup Period Ends September 20
…back in June and has already generated a significant amount of interest from the industry. FSA has been issuing payments to producers who have already purchased coverage since July. Producers have…