…grateful for your leadership to bolster our sector through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act,” the letter…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
…the Defense Production Act, the order classifies processing operations as ‘critical infrastructure’ necessary for ensuring the protection of America’s food supply. “Our nation’s meat and poultry processing facilities play an…
Almond Matters: Getting Postemergence Herbicide Out Early
…management. Getting an early start to herbicide applications can make the process easier and more effective, and can also save a grower time and money. “Baby weeds are easier to…
Week in Review: Employers Could Bear COVID-19 Costs, Valley GSPs Overly Optimistic
A proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom that would pass COVID-19 costs onto employers was the top story this week. Groundwater Sustainability Plans in the San Joaquin Valley appear to be…
Addressing Gill’s Mealybug Populations in Pistachios
…part of May, end of April, start really watching for how it’s emerging.” A three-year study cited in the University of California Integrated Pest Management Guidelines showed that a treatment…
Coronavirus Pandemic Impact on Farmers
Cathy Isom fills us in about the surprising impact the Coronavirus Pandemic is having on some local farmers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Coronavirus Pandemic Impact on…
San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Plans: ‘Probably Not Realistic’
A recent review of groundwater plans for the San Joaquin Valley indicates that the methods for achieving sustainable levels determined by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act may not be feasible. …
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
…water conservation, water recycling, watershed management, conveyance, desalination, water transfers, groundwater storage, and surface storage are all needed for a diversified water management portfolio and such efforts MUST be included…
Water Resources Now are Critical to Ensure Food Supply Later
…water supply while protecting water rights, assuring water quality and advocating for flexible water management.” California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said now, during this pandemic, is the time where…
$19 Billion in Support Coming Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and other existing USDA authorizations. USDA will be taking immediate action to implement the program which includes two core elements. The program provides $16…
Valley Democrats Call for Cooperation in Water Administration
…to water management. “We urge you to take what likely is the last remaining opportunity over the next few weeks to help preserve the longstanding tradition of successfully coordinating the…
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
…for making compost. An on-farm composting working group is being established which CAFF will be working with in the distribution of information on best management practices and FDA/National Organic Program…
Almond Matters: Implementing Your Fungicide Plan
…if you’re in a high-density planting,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A.. “I’d actually be making a prophylactic treatment – a preventative treatment – to keep…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
…recognize that regulatory flexibility also may be required to ensure rapid action, and we ask you to consider it within the confines of ensuring the safety of the food being…