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,…
Almond Matters: Pre-Hull Split Pest Management
…said Burkdoll. “So, getting good coverage with a Zeal/DiPel application is really, really good to keep both those pests at bay,” Listen to the report below. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…Approximately $580 million will go to small and medium farms in the form of Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage. Dairy farmers struggling with losses related to the pandemic that had been…
Almond Matters: Planning for Pre-Hull Split Applications
…disease issues from becoming overwhelming once hull split occurs. With any pre-hull split applications, coverage is going to be a critical factor. Making action plans now will allow ample time…
Lemon Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges
…lemons, primarily from Argentina,” Babcock noted. “As labor costs in California increase, that’s just another cost of production that has to be covered by a good price for lemons in…
Health Bite: Calories 101
…our needs results in weight gain. Eating less than our needs results in weight loss. Staying the same means we’re eating in an energy balance. It takes about 3,500 calories…
Internal Cooking Temp Remains Same Even if Price of Meat is Higher at Market
Proper internal cooking temperatures remain the same, even if the price of meat is higher at the market. Meat prices at the grocery store might be a little higher for…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…filling the gaps in previous COVID-19 assistance coverage. An emphasis has been placed on providing support for underserved communities and small and mid-sized farming operations. “We have an opportunity to…
Health Bite: Sleep More to Lose Fat
…pretty much everything better, including efforts to lose weight. Studies show that sleep and weight loss are as connected as diet and exercise. The experts say that not getting enough…