California sees an increase in citrus production in the final forecast of the 2019/2020 season. The National Agricultural Statistics Service released the final citrus crop forecast of the season. Typically, there…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
…also included other adjustments to the program after evaluating market data and receiving feedback from the agricultural industry. The application period for the new commodities that were added to the…
USDA Provides $12 Million for Farm to School Grants
…the USDA Farm to School Grant Program has been offering annual grants to schools, nonprofits, school districts, state agencies, and agricultural producers. Awardees will receive a total of $12.1 million…
Addressing A Coronavirus Outbreak Among Employees
There have been multiple reports of agricultural operations that are dealing with a coronavirus outbreak among employees. Even as operations adhere to the updated safety protocols and implement safety checks…
Sudden Vine Collapse Becoming Better Understood
…including grapevine leafroll tree viruses and vitiviruses. We have also seen the association of the common grapevine trunk diseases which are fungal pathogens,” Eskalen explained. While the COVID-19 pandemic has…
President Trump Address To Farmers and Ranchers
In an exclusive address to the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, President Donald Trump speaks to American farmers and ranchers. He talks about the many trade negotiations he and his…
Hemp Checkoff Program on the Horizon
Industry groups are working together in an attempt to establish a hemp checkoff program. The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) and The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) recently announced a partnership…
California Almond Production Forecasted at Three Billion Pounds
The latest almond production projection from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecasts three billion meat pounds for California producers. The California Almond Objective…
Almond Update: Webinars Highlight New Website Resource
Two webinars, one for growers and one for processors, will walk attendees through the critical information on the newly revamped Almonds.com. The Almond Board of California overhauled the site to be a…
Regulation Development A Lot Like ‘Sausage Making’
…pointing out the priorities and concerns when a new rule is being considered. Director of Government Relations for the California Association of Winegrape Growers, Michael Miiller pointed to the establishment…
COVID-19 Farm Survey Open Until July 10
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association and the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety is asking for feedback from the agricultural industry. Farmers and ranchers are being…
New Herbicide Available to Rice Growers This Year
…RebelEX from Corteva can provide for growers. Of course, like with any other applications, growers will want to consult with their local Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. Listen to the radio report…
Week in Review: Split Roll Tax Concerns, Avoiding Paid Leave Penalties
Industry groups are expressing serious concerns about the split roll tax initiative that will be appearing on the November ballot. Agricultural employers are advised to thoroughly understand and adhere to…
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
China recently implemented coronavirus restrictions on agricultural products, requiring exporters to sign documents guaranteeing that any products are free of COVID-19. Chinese Customs is now requiring a Letter of Undertaking…