…that suffered losses related to smoke exposure. The threshold for drought losses would also be lowered to a D2 classification. Producers that receive assistance under WHIP+ will still be required…
Keep Plants Hydrated this Summer and Saving Some Money
…number of gallons by1,000, and then multiply the result by the price per 1,000 gallons in your area. Once you figure out how much it costs to water your garden…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor Newsom
…other similar buildings. Coverage under the California FAIR Plan will still not extend to agricultural crop losses or damage to farming equipment. Originally established in 1968, the California FAIR Plan…
Emergency Procedures Authorized to Provide Crop Insurance Flexibilities
…and ranchers to better access insurance benefits. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) will be working with insurance companies to speed up the process for the adjustment of losses. RMA is…
New Online Course on Vertebrate Pest Management Available
…those interested in receiving the Continuing Education Units (CEU) and the certificate. UC IPM is offering a reduced price for registration through October 31, by entering a voucher code of…
Almond Matters: Heatwave Exacerbating Pest Problems
…on in the season.” The heatwave has also impacted the process of making applications. Burkdoll recommends applying materials at night or during the early morning. Going slow, getting good coverage,…
Improving Rural Broadband Access with Interagency Agreement
…communities and our state, Tribal, and federal partners in building ‘future proof’ broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas so that we finally reach 100 percent high-speed broadband coverage across…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
…shipments moving, but there is a big question of price moving forward. Jacobsen explained that a multitude of uncertainties is creating some amount of concern. Almond prices have taken a…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Continues Forward Momentum
Wildfire insurance legislation is moving through the legislative process, taking another step toward Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Senate Bill 11 (SB-11) seeks to improve wildfire insurance coverage options for California…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-05-21
…insurance coverage, almond shipments remaining strong despite pandemic challenges and small ag producers worked hard to fill the food gaps during the pandemic but say they now need help. Tune…
Growers Struggle to Find and Keep Farm Insurance
…companies are canceling or declining policies. Chalk Hill Ranch in Healdsburg is one of the many operations struggling to find adequate insurance coverage. The ranch suffered significant losses during the…
Growers Affected by Recent Wildfires Struggle With New Drought Challenges
…have indicated they had 70 percent loss in production and revenues last year. So, people are looking at pulling out some of those less productive blocks of grapes and you…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…chop prices in 2021 compared to 2020,” Nigh said. “However, consumers looking a bit farther back to compare prices are seeing higher prices for ground beef, pork chops and chicken…
Health Bite: Protein and Fat Loss
…taking a closer look at protein’s impact on metabolism and weight loss. A quick review of the three main macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Foods like meat, eggs, dairy,…