…interruptions in national processing due to COVID-19, however California has been able to avoid any facility closures. The updated safety measures have slowed things down a bit at processing facilities,…
Including Water Investments in Infrastructure Package Challenging
…water infrastructure in national infrastructure packages but have not been successful as of yet. “We’ve done a lot of work over the last few years to make sure that water…
APHIS to Establish National Incident Coordination Center
…a National Incident Coordination Center. The effort will provide direct support to producers who are unable to move their animals to market as a result of complications caused by COVID-19….
Disaster Loan Program Needs ‘Several Changes’
…includes the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), National Council of Agricultural Employers, American Farmland Trust, Western Growers, and the National Milk Producers Federation points out that less than two percent…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-30-20
…helping to control navel orangeworm, details on the cancellation of the California State Fair and how one company is working on lab-grown cotton. Tune in to the show for these…
Almond Acres in California Saw Another Increase in 2019
According to information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 2019 saw another increase in California almond acres. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) found that acreage grew by 10…
DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
…Western Agricultural Processors Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. “For the most part they’re supposed to be equivalent or better and so that means they’re more expensive.” The…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on the extended deadline for the National Organic…
Deadline for National Organic Producer Surveys Extended
…COVID-19, the Organic Farming Research Foundation and Organic Seed Alliance are extending the survey deadline to Monday, June 1 for two national organic surveys. The decision was made to accommodate…
Food Security is National Security
…added, perhaps now more than ever, that food security is national security. NAFB contributed to this report. Listen to the full report below. AgNet West Today ~ 04.17.2020 Danielle Leal…
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…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
…USDA’s decision is a balm for thousands of dairy farmers participating in these important risk-management programs,” President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, Jim Mulhern said in a…
Permanent Smoke Regulation Imminent as Timeline Shortens
…is scheduled in the Council Chambers of the Rancho Cordova City Hall. Industry member comments can be made electronically by emailing the Standards Board directly, or through traditional mail, or…
Nationwide Gas Avg. Falls, CA Still 2nd Most Expensive State for Gas
GasBuddy reports the U.S. national average for gasoline has fallen to $1.99 per gallon, the first time since March 23, 2016. The national average could even dip to $1.49 by…