…attention,” Indart explained. California has the second-largest number of sheep of any state and is number-one in lamb and wool production. At the same time, the value of a robust…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Monterey strawberry production hitting the highest value ever in…
CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products
…Bifenthrin, and Permethrin. The materials that were found in the products are prohibited for use in organic production by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program. The Stop Use…
Optimism for Getting WHIP+ Extension Through Congress
…Cotton Council, Reece Langley said the legislation’s expansion of losses covered by WHIP+ will be important for producers. The bill would also implement improvements for how the U.S. Department of…
Monterey County Agriculture Drops Below $4 Billion in Value
…still impacting production, Gonzales is optimistic about overall production moving forward. The diversity among crops in Monterey County is one of the strengths of the region. Gonzales said that while…
Organic Fresh Produce Sales Continue Upward Momentum
…last year, with volume increasing 16 percent. “As you talk to those involved in berry production there’s really no sign of this letting up. Berries are truly becoming rockstars if…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-29-21
…picks up, the regulatory pressure on California production having an impact globally, and get the low down on almond grower’s experience with dust reduction in this week’s Almond Update. Tune…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
…Properties in Kern County. As a fourth-generation farmer, his family has been farming in the area for nearly 100 years. Having switched from cotton to growing more than 2,000 acres…
Regulatory Pressure on California Production Has A Global Impact
…ultimately exists to meet the global demand for food. Restrictive polices enacted that put added pressure on agricultural production can potentially have a negative impact on billions of consumers that…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-28-21
…cannabis production, sales growth of organic produce continues for the second straight quarter and safe driving tips as harvest is in peak season. Tune in to the show for these…
Moving Production to Mexico Is Not As Easy As Often Assumed
Moving agricultural production into Mexico is not as simple as is often assumed. Coachella-based Prime Time International has eight locations in Mexico that help the company supply bell peppers year-round….
Organic Dairy Farmers Struggle to Navigate ‘Terrible Year’ of Drought
…tremendously. “We’re already starting to see, at least on the organic side, production decrease. There’s a lot of guys that are saying ‘this is the end’ and they can’t get…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
…operation in Ventura County. Projections indicate that demand will largely be able to keep pace as U.S. pistachio production continues to increase, with expectations for good years ahead. President Joe…
Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
…more science-based regulation to the area of gene editing. “Development and widespread adoption of innovation in livestock, poultry and fish production can have significant positive impacts on the strength of…