Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering western water infrastructure concerns relayed in a letter to…
Lemon Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges
…Professor of Public Policy at UC Riverside, Bruce Babcock said that labor has been particularly troublesome for domestic producers. “The overall demand for lemons is growing in the United States,…
Tips for Providing/Buying Quality Feed for Livestock
…common in many portions of the United States. Blister beetles are extremely toxic to horses and even just a handful can kill a horse. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land…
Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a New Record in 2021
…responding to a return to certainty and reliability from the United States.” The increase in overall agricultural exports is reported to be led by increases in livestock, poultry, and dairy…
Farm Bureau Backs Border States Urging Biden Admin to Help with Border Crisis
A letter urging the Biden administration to address the surge of undocumented immigrants entering the United States was recently crafted by four Farm Bureau states including California and Arizona. The…
VofV: Agtech Journey Can Begin Anywhere
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
…members. Representatives from the California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA), Western Agricultural Processors Association, California Citrus Mutual, and others were all in attendance. Congressman Jim Costa also participated in the discussion….
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
…Western Growers, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. “We write to express our significant concerns about legislative proposals that would jeopardize the viability of the family-owned businesses…
Growing Tea for Profit May Be Good for Agriculture Producers
…the United States is suitable for growing tea. That’s good news for agricultural producers who may want to consider growing tea for profit. Especially for those in USDA growing zones…
What Research Tells Us About the Future of California’s Citrus Industry
According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, California accounted for 52 percent of citrus production throughout the United States and 63 percent of the nation’s citrus value last…
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
…struggle to keep up with demand. Pallets serve as a critical component within the food supply chain, making shipments easier to move. The United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) has indicated…
Week in Review: Mill Assessment Increase Concerns & Shifting Trends in California Citrus
The Western Agricultural Processors Association has voiced concerns about the proposed mill assessment increase, detailing the challenges a tiered system would create for farmers. Shifting consumer trends have helped dictate…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
…immediately after pesticide applications. Western Agricultural Processors Association was made aware of participants of a study conducted by the Central California Environmental Justice Network who are “being paid to carry…
Registration Still Open for WAPA Annual Meeting in Monterey
Registration is open for Western Agricultural Processors Association’s (WAPA) annual meeting, scheduled to take place in-person in Monterey. The annual meeting will take place June 13-18 at the Monterey Marriott…