…Economics and Policy Analysis Dr. Jody Campiche provided some insight on the outlook for U.S. cotton. “When combining the trade changes of other countries, U.S. exports are projected to drop…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
…colorful flowers will feed them when they pass through our farmlands on the way to the Rocky Mountains. Also, The scientists at UC Santa Cruz, Tufts University, Washington State and…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
An emergency registration has greenlighted another tool for almond growers to use through petal fall. As of February 12, producers can use kasugamycin to control bacterial blast. The Section 18…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-17-21
…Hero Pay increase for farmworkers, how early caution kept an Arizona ag operation running during the pandemic and a new safety guide for urban farmers has been released. Tune in…
Coachella Becomes First to Implement ‘Hero Pay’ Increase for Farmworkers
The Coachella City Council has voted to become the first in the nation to offer something called “hero pay” to farmworkers and other essential employees. The unanimous vote now requires…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
With labor a constant concern for California producers, farm mechanization research and investment present a viable mitigation approach. Mechanized farming equipment cannot address all the issues related to the continually…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering experts deeming last year’s spike in Central Valley ACP…
2020 ACP Blowups Manageable for Central Valley
Asian citrus psyllid detections in the Central Valley spiked in the wrong direction last year but experts believe that is manageable and expected. Since 2016, the amount of ACP detections…
Industry Members Discouraged by Blueberry Investigation Verdict
…Overall blueberry imports have increased 75 percent over the past five years. Several elected officials and farm groups issued messages of support for the effort to address the issues within…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-15-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including a producer documenting the ongoing COVID workforce challenges, producers’…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
…awards will be accepted through April 2. Vineyards and wineries participating in sustainability programs in California are eligible to apply in four award categories. The Environmental Award recognizes operations that…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers that the deadline to enroll in risk and price loss coverage programs is approaching. Farm Service Agency (FSA) is encouraging farmers to enroll…
USDA Projecting Net Farm Income to Decline in 2021
…farmers and ranchers. Relief payments to the farm sector helped push 2020 net farm income levels to the highest they have been in six years. Direct Government farm payments are…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-12-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s representation on the House Ag Committee, benefits of…