…U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Advisor Dr. Andrew Jordan. “We can help provide the metrics that they need for writing their reports.” Listen to the report below. U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
…is being made possible through the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act authorized by Congress. Agricultural businesses are defined as those involved in the legal production of food and…
Food Availability is ‘Not the Thing to Worry About’ During Pandemic
Of all the issues that have arisen related to the coronavirus pandemic, food availability should not be a concern. Domestic agricultural production continues to progress, despite complications within the supply…
Working Together: New Walnut Products Launch From Korean Show Tastings
…new Korean products in production by major brands in the market. Listen to Graviet’s full interview. Working Together: New Walnut Products Launch From Korean Show Tastings About the Author Taylor Hillman…
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…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
…the Defense Production Act, the order classifies processing operations as ‘critical infrastructure’ necessary for ensuring the protection of America’s food supply. “Our nation’s meat and poultry processing facilities play an…
Top Free-Ranging Birds to Add to Your Flock
…have strong instincts such as the desire to forage and awareness of predators. Newer, more commercialized breeds are bred solely for production and don’t have the natural instincts like the…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
…that the payment restrictions would limit the effectiveness of the program, particularly for livestock, dairy and specialty crop producers. “Growers of crops with high production costs like citrus should be…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
…other vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower have been hit pretty hard in the winter production areas,” Puglia noted. “Those were hit extremely hard. Bell peppers have been hit as…
Almond Acres in California Saw Another Increase in 2019
…production,” President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC), Richard Waycott said in a press release. “USDA-NASS’s annual acreage report is the first of three annual reports, including…
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…
San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Plans: ‘Probably Not Realistic’
…land coming out of production,” said Hanak. “It would be worrisome if people weren’t looking at supply opportunities, but it’s also a little bit worrisome that people aren’t looking enough…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made an announcement to allow more H-2A flexibility, with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The temporary final rule will…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-15-20
…made to further protect California’s citrus, COVID-19 concerns as production season ramps up in Fresno County, and an EPA report that shows U.S. agriculture is reducing its environmental footprint. Tune…