…are looking good with the fields that we were able to plant.” The dry conditions impacting the agricultural industry statewide will have an impact beyond the farm. The decline in…
Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a New Record in 2021
…published back in February. The last record for agricultural exports was set back in 2014 with a total of $152.3 billion. “U.S. agricultural trade has proven extraordinarily resilient in the…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
Industry groups are calling on lawmakers to take action on several cattle market concerns. Led by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), dozens of industry groups have sent a letter…
Week in Review: Pallet Shortage Problems & Lt. Governor Hears Farm Water Concerns
…expressed agricultural water concerns to California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. Industry groups have expressed concern about proposed changes to federal tax policy, sending a letter to Congressional leadership outlining the…
Getting Rid of an Aggressive Weed Before It Takes Over
…Rutrgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station image Creeping Charlie is an aggressive backyard weed that is a member of the mint family, which is known for its tendency to spread….
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
Several industry leaders recently expressed agricultural water concerns to California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. After touring Fowler Packing’s facility in Fresno County, Kounalakis participated in a roundtable discussion with industry…
Two Workshops Coming Up Addressing California’s 30×30 Plan
…place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8. Representatives from CalFire, the National Park Service, UC Davis, and UC Cooperative Extension will be discussing a variety of…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
The Tax Aggie Coalition has voiced concerns about the proposed changes to federal tax policy. More than 40 national and regional agricultural organizations comprise the coalition. A letter was sent…
USDA Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
…is offering grant opportunities for planning projects to expand agricultural efforts in urban areas and suburbs. Planning projects can cover a variety of areas including food access, costs for new…
Updates to the Housing for the Harvest as the Pandemic Continues
…expanded its services and now reaches 17 counties. Eligible farm or food processor workers may qualify for up to $750 in financial assistance if they quarantine at the hotel, or up…
Growing Tea for Profit May Be Good for Agriculture Producers
…the United States is suitable for growing tea. That’s good news for agricultural producers who may want to consider growing tea for profit. Especially for those in USDA growing zones…
What Research Tells Us About the Future of California’s Citrus Industry
…a higher risk of HLB spread in California. While the signs of increased confidence of CPDPP’s efforts to control HLB is encouraging, state agricultural officials, scientists, grower liaisons and leaders…
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
…of pallets are often not available. Tight trucking capacity has already been a factor negatively impacting the agricultural industry. The lack of trucks that are available to relocate pallets to…
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…benefits of the USMCA,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Ambassador Tai’s action today will help ensure that Canada upholds its commitments under the USMCA and puts our other agricultural trading…