…price for it, package those, and distribute them to the food banks. Then the food banks don’t have to hire staff or bring in volunteers to repack boxes,” Brazeel noted….
NCC Efforts to Add Pima Cotton to CFAP
The National Cotton Council (NCC) has also taken action to help expand the coverage of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). As the U.S. Department of Agriculture reviews and updates…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
…with the potential for significant seismic activity. After a big quake, damage to the infrastructure could be a bigger problem than damage to the farm. Loss of electrical power is…
Meat Industry Undergoing Significant Antitrust Scrutiny
…largest beef, pork, and poultry companies regarding issues of potential price-fixing and possible market manipulation. The close examination of the industry comes after breakdowns in the supply chain exacerbated previous…
Riparian Setbacks Other Big Issue with Ag Order 4.0
…grower who borders a waterway, and the potential farmland loss in some cases could be substantial. Listen to the radio report. Riparian Setbacks Other Big Issue with Ag Order 4.0 About the…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
…significant reduction. “Trade data published by U.S. Census Bureau provide indicate a decline in ELS market prices between January 2020 and April 2020. ELS cotton prices, as measured by per-pound…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
…enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2020 will need to do so with their local FSA office before the signup period ends….
The Paycheck Protection Program Gets More Flexibility
…into law without delay.” The PPP Flexibility Act greatly expands the period for coverage from eight weeks to 24 weeks, with a cutoff date of December 31. The extension will…
Almond Matters: Controlling Mites with Early Grower Action
…to go in early when you’ve got time to do it and you’re not rushed to get good coverage. I really want to emphasize the coverage aspect of using any…
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…do. Anahi overcame adversity with the tragic loss of three family members during high school, but she persevered in her classes. She has been deeply involved in community endeavors, investing…
Legislation Seeks to Address San Joaquin Valley Canals
…future between the Friant Division contractors and the San Joaquin River.” Failure to address the water conveyance issues these canals are facing could result in a loss of up to…
The Western View: It’s Time To Open For Business
…and the state is making draconian cuts to help cover the loss. We simply can’t afford to stay shut down. People have to work. Businesses need to provide their goods…
Almond Matters: Another Rain Event Means Another Fungicide Treatment
…perfect storm; if somebody doesn’t go out and do some prevention there’s potential for real crop loss there,” Burkdoll noted. As growers consider their options for another fungicide treatment, there…
The Underlying Importance of Improving Broadband Expansion
…have driven development in underserved areas of California to provide better coverage in rural communities. Vice President of UC ANR, Glenda Humiston noted the importance of providing broadband internet to…