…Panetta, and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren introduced the Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2019 (H.R. 641) on January 17. The bill would allow immigrant farm workers who have worked at least…
How Ag is Affected by Governor Newsom’s Budget
…Program, and $25 million dollars for dairy digester and alternative manure management projects. The proposal also requests funding to restart CDFA’s noxious weed management program and for the construction of…
Checkoff-Funded Beef Quality Assurance Program’s Online Certification Option Reaches Major Milestone
…information to U.S. beef producers and beef consumers of how commonsense husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. BQA…
More Women Returning to the Farm in Management Roles
Knowing that women approach business with different priorities can help farm and ranch families maximize their effectiveness in management roles. This was the theme of the “Making Room for Women…
Navigating the H-2A Guest Worker Program
…when Congress failed to pass H.R.4092 (Agricultural Guestworker Act or the AG Act) in 2018. The bill addressed many of the concerns farmers have with the current system. It would…
ELD Exemption Remains in Place During Government Shutdown
…Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act (TLAAS) that should help to clarify ELD exemptions and what livestock haulers can expect and prepare for. “The TLASS bill has the 300 air-mile…
Western View: Why Water Management Matters
…its farms provided it is managed properly and delivery commitments are kept. Proper water management is critical for other reasons, too. It’s a matter of timing. In California, When it does rain…
Developing Vineyard Management Technologies to Improve Efficiency
A multi-state research project aimed at helping growers make better-informed decisions using vineyard management technologies continues to make progress. The Efficient Vineyard Project looks to develop science-driven, precision viticulture systems…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…safe, sustainable way to control pests while improving crop quality and yield.” One of the projects they are working is a long-term trial in Chico at Nicolaus Nut Company. Almond…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today we have our Almond Update where we talk about farmers’ participation in sustainable practices and…
Almond Update: Participation Crucial for Industry Sustainability
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is a tool for growers to help share what they are doing in the orchard with the general public and join the sustainable journey. Almond Board of…
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
…are excited for the future potential for the California dairy industry. Tariffs also had a significant impact on dairy producers throughout the year, but there is optimism moving forward after…
Recycle Leftover Christmas Paper Properly
…Some waste management services will accept wrapping paper in household recycling collection bins but others will not, so it’s important check first. Others ask for wrapping paper to be taken…
Residue Levels Once Again Well Below Required Limits
…found that 53 percent of the samples actually had no detectable residue levels at all. “This report shows that when pesticide residues are found on foods, they are nearly always…