…historic trade trip to Colombia wraps up. We hear more details about the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program and how that’s going to benefit growers. Taylor Hillman presents important information…
Almond Beer Helps Industry Toast To FFA
…this month when the 2019 Almond Leadership Program took over the brewery. “We have to do a special project and you’re allowed to team up with someone. On our second…
California Wine Industry Reacts to Two Bill Passages
…from the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.” The CAWG also applauded the passage of a bill that allocates…
Final EPA Rule Exempts Farms From Emissions Reporting
…its industry best practices through the Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA® Plus) program to encourage producers to engage with local first responders and create open lines of communication. “The pork…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…waivers must end. We urge the President to build upon the momentum of today’s announcement by reining in EPA’s abuse of the small refiner exemption program.” National Corn Growers Association…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…up to 15% ethanol (E15) during the summer driving season and reform the renewable identification number (RIN) compliance system under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program to increase transparency and deter…
Pierce’s Disease and GWSS: A Deadly Combo for Grapes
…inspection program,” he said. “The commissioners in infested areas of Southern California inspect potted plants that are being shipped north to grape-producing counties.” Gonzalez added that therefore identifying and quickly…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) are competitive grants that drive public and private sector innovation in resource conservation. CIG projects inspire creative problem-solving that boosts production on farms, ranches, and private forests…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-30-19
…involving worker housing that is moving fast through the system. Also, the Almond Board of California held their annual stewardship tour where officials see firsthand what the industry is doing…
Almond Update: Stewardship Tour Exposes Regulators to Sustainable Efforts
The Almond Board of California’s Environmental Stewardship Tour has been immersing regulators and officials in almond production and the industry’s ongoing effort for well over a decade. ABC’s Director of…
Lockout/Tagout Compliant Means All Machines
…maintenance on the equipment,” Wolfe said as an example. “They’ve got a thoughtful program for the pieces of equipment they use to fix stuff, like a grinder, but they didn’t…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, sustainability goals have been announced to push the almond industry to continue their efforts of environmental stewardship. Director for Sustainability and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-28-19
…warmer weather, but the May storms have kept a pest at bay for strawberry growers. Also, in today’s show, the importance of beekeepers participating in new bee safety programs, organic…
Third Californian Ever Selected for Partners in Advocacy Leadership Class
…training programs and activities to further develop their skills as representatives of the future of the agriculture industry. The latest PAL class includes Jenny Holtermann, a fourth-generation California farmer and…