…with market disruptions and associated costs due to COVID-19. The USDA Farm Service Agency has distributed more than $10 billion dollars under CFAP 2. “Producers are reminded that the deadline…
OGS Grower Roundtable Coming Up Next Week
…is the President of Taylor Farms and Earthbound Farm, Vic Smith, who is President of JV Smith Companies, and Soren Bjorn who is the President of Driscoll’s,” said Seeley. “Moderating…
Challenge Brought Against Proposed Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir
…groundwater recharge, and to provide benefits to wildlife. “Sucking more water from the Delta is not the solution to California’s water supply challenges,” said senior policy advocate for Friends of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID safety standards, the importance of responding to ag…
Beet Curly Top Virus in Tomatoes Somewhat Manageable in 2020
It appears that beet curly top virus in tomatoes was somewhat manageable for California growers in 2020. Vegetable crops Farm Advisor for Fresno County, Tom Turini explained that the virus…
Importance of Grape Crush Report During Heavy Wildfire Year
Determining the data for the annual grape crush report could be a little complicated this year. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) issues the Grape Crush Report every year and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID safety standards, the importance of responding to ag…
Air Quality Mandates Putting a Squeeze on Agricultural Producers
A multitude of air quality mandates is expected to create significant challenges for farmers and ranchers over the next 15 years. The California Air Resources Board’s 2020 Mobile Source Strategy…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering AFBF’s priorities during the Trump/Biden Administration transition, US cotton…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering AFBF’s priorities during the Trump/Biden Administration transition, US cotton…
U.S. Cotton Production Marginally Higher in Latest Forecast
…remain the same. Overall international production and consumption levels were lower slightly when compared to October. Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council, Dr. Jody…
Week in Review: Choosing the Next Ag Secretary, Tomato Virus Continues to Spread
…The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance recently provided 40 policy recommendations to help guide federal policy. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest headlines in agriculture….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the importance of farmers being their own storytellers, obtaining…
Fresno County Agriculture Remains Number One in The U.S.
…excess of $1 million. That’s something that really shows the diversity of the crops that we do have here,” said Ryan Jacobsen, Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO. “Fresno County and…