…acres with four harvesters and a crew of workers. “He talked about the challenges along the way – the risks – but the benefits also of starting his own company…
New USDA Grant Program to Increase Processing Capacity
…Safety and Inspection Service CIS program. Eligible facilities include commercial businesses, cooperatives, and tribal enterprises. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has instructional videos available to assist potential applicants to navigate the…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
Additional support for agricultural producers and businesses will be made available through the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be implementing the additional assistance…
‘Large Step Forward’ Taken with Farm Labor Reform Roundtable
…status for existing ag workers, providing a conditional ag worker Visa that would be renewable every five years. Dairy operations would also have access to the program for year-round availability…
VofV: Technical Cross-Pollination Helps Agtech Advancement
…share updates on how this trend is bringing new players into the agtech game. They also touch on factors driving change in agricultural cultural practices, such as global trends, and…
Uncertainty Remains as Some Markets Begin to Pick Up Demand
As markets for agricultural products begin to increase their demand, some uncertainty remains. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen said that the slow reopening of some schools was a…
Making Plans for Heat Illness Prevention as Temperatures Rise
…writing, using English as well as the most used language amongst workers. Kiehn believes that educating workers on the plan is one of the most important steps to take. She…
Opposing AB 616: Farm Bureau Supports Secret Ballot for Union Voting
California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) has expressed support for the secret ballot process in union representation voting in its opposition to Assembly Bill 616 (AB 616). The Agricultural Labor Relations…
Acreage of Mechanically Harvested Raisins Declines, But Percentage Increases
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the acreage of California raisins that are mechanically harvested has declined overall, but the percentage has increased. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, in…
Updates to The Packers and Stockyards Act Proposed by USDA
…proposed changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act. However, not all agricultural organizations are pleased with the potential adjustments. In a statement, North American Meat Institute President and CEO Julie…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…resilient against shocks, delivers greater value to growers and workers, and offers consumers an affordable selection of healthy food produced and sourced locally and regionally by farmers and processors from…
Week in Review: First GSPs Get Assessed and Challenges Facing Lemon and Tomato Growers
…agricultural exports for the fiscal year 2021. The tomato industry is continuing to look for a solution to address the issues created by the resistance-breaking strain of tomato spotted wilt…
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
…new framework. The purported goal is to protect water resources using the latest scientific information and community input. Ag groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the Agricultural Retailers…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…by Themis Michailides, Ph.D., a plant pathologist at the UC Davis Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Parlier. AF36 Prevail is a particular type of mold that does not…