…fields primarily in the Sacramento Valley. High levels in other Mediterranean regions around the world have resulted in yield losses between 50 and 80 percent. While branched broomrape levels have…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
Western United Dairies (WUD) is letting California dairies know to be on the lookout for a letter from the Central Valley Water Board. The agency is working to sort out…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-06-21
…water rally at the Capitol, water provisions of an infrastructure bill coming after years of advocacy, and tips on how to understand the letters distributed by the Central Valley Water…
Black Farmer Conference Stakeholders Meetings Coming Up Next Week
…the San Joaquin region. The second day of stakeholder meetings will be on Thursday, September 9. The first webinar is scheduled for 9 a.m. for those from the Central Valley…
Biomass Collaborative to Flesh Out Ag Burning Alternatives
The California Clean Biomass Collaborative is looking into viable alternatives to agricultural burning. Requirements adopted by the California Air Resources Board will eliminate the practice in the San Joaquin Valley….
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
…panel on education and workforce development strategies, moderated by California Fresh Fruit Association President Ian LeMay. Educational leaders from around the Central Valley pointed out areas of need for attracting…
FDA Adjusts Lettuce Sampling Protocols for the Salinas Valley
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its lettuce sampling protocols for the Salinas Valley. FDA has been in the process of collecting and testing lettuce grown in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-23-21
…new emergency program set to help rescue animals during disaster and FDA has made adjustments to its sampling protocols for Salinas Valley lettuce. Tune in to the show for these…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-10-21
…working outdoors, Sec. Vilsack hearing from Valley growers about challenges facing the industry, and an initiative to help dairy and cattle communities access drought resources. Tune in to the show…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
…Valley Air Pollution Control District. The incentive programs available to growers can help to mitigate the cost of acquiring dust reduction equipment. “One of the tips that Bret gives is…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor Newsom
…news release. “This is a first step that will now allow agricultural properties in Napa Valley and throughout California to access basic property insurance for wildfire coverage.” The legislation was…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
A study tracking regulatory compliance costs in California was recently released, with striking findings. Researchers looked at data from 22 different farms of various sizes in the San Joaquin Valley…
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
Industry members are working to prepare for the banning of ag burning in the San Joaquin Valley by 2025, which is expected to be an expensive process. California ports are…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
…south valley. They’re contemplating shaking the trees on the 1st of August, so that’s on the radar. Harvest is definitely going to be upon us,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market…