…movement has definitely slowed down.” Finch Farms in Ventura County is a diversified operation producing mandarins, oranges, and avocados along with lemons. As a fourth-generation farmer Pidduck explained that market…
California Sees Even More Water Litigation
…environmental impact report was conducted in the development of the ITP. Another lawsuit had also been filed in Fresno County Superior Court on behalf of the Tehama Colusa Canal Authority,…
Producers Working to Adapt to Uncertainty in the Food Supply Market
…ever went to more meals consumed outside the home than inside the home. Now, that’s radically changed in the last month,” said Ryan Jacobsen, Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO. “There…
USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs
…prices or revenues.” Producers interested in enrolling for 2020 should contact their FSA county office. Producers must enroll by June 30 and make their one-time update to PLC payment yields…
San Luis Obispo Addresses Farmworker Housing Locally
Agricultural industry members in San Luis Obispo County have been working with local county officials to address farmworker housing concerns. Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-20-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how farmworker housing in San Luis Obispo County is…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-16-20
…Board of California’s upcoming virtual workshop, farmers gaining financial relief through the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program, and how Butte County is staying ahead of crime with SmartWater CSI….
Staying Ahead of Ag Crime in Butte County
All of the springtime activity on farms and ranches often brings added concern for ag theft and rural crime. Butte County Farm Bureau Executive Director, Colleen Cecil said their work…
Producers Seeing Farm Vision with NRCS Conservation Support
Dewlson Family Farm is nestled in the rolling hills outside of Santa Maria in Santa Barbara County. In the last eight years, owners Ron Dewey and Judy Paulson have transformed…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-15-20
…made to further protect California’s citrus, COVID-19 concerns as production season ramps up in Fresno County, and an EPA report that shows U.S. agriculture is reducing its environmental footprint. Tune…
COVID-19 Concerns as Production Season Ramps Up in Fresno County
Growers in Fresno County are making preparations for the approaching busy season with warmer temperatures on the way. CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Ryan Jacobsen pointed out that…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…seen tremendous interest,” said Yana Valachovic, UC Cooperative Extension forest advisor in Humboldt County. “We have been blown away by the interest in this approach. The April oak health workshop has…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…child care costs — Directs subsidies to county, employer, and private child care providers, who provide care to farmworker children — Codifies comprehensive Cal/OSHA guidance on how agricultural businesses should…
Friant Division Contractors Getting More Water
…Lake through Friant Dam to the Madera Canal and Friant-Kern Canal, which provide water to 15,000 family farms and several cities in the Central Valley. Friant Water Authority CEO Jason…