…the regulation is calling ‘Riparian Setbacks’ will have a significant impact on some farms near waterways. Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot said they checked in with one…
Efforts Continue to Block Implementation of California’s Proposition 12
…“The best way to protect animal well-being is to allow farmers to make farm-specific and animal-specific decisions on animal care. Prop 12 will deny them that ability while driving up…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering threats to pollinators and what growers can do to…
Developing A Waiver of Liability for On-Farm Tours and Other Activities
Farmers are being encouraged to develop liability waivers for on-farm tours and other activities. Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, Tawny Tesconi recommends that growers meet with legal…
Avocado Marketing in China a Massive Undertaking
The California Avocado Commission was, of course, happy to hear that part of the ‘phase-one’ agreement between the U.S. and China included Hass avocados. But now the commission has to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering National Pollinator Week, an AFBF poll that shows Americans…
Ag Order 4.0: Fertilizer Limitations Remain a Major Concern
…rest of the state. Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot said fertilizer limitations are still a significant concern in the proposal, and it could limit how many cycles some…
Agricultural Statistics Review Shows Mild Improvement
…farmers and ranchers received nearly $50 billion for their output in 2018. California was also shown to once again lead the nation in cash farm receipts, accounting for 13 percent…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the nighttime lighting regulation, CA wineries making headway in…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
The deadline to sign up for two coverage programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is Tuesday, June 30. Agricultural producers who have not yet…
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
…California Farm Bureau Federation, Agricultural Council of California, and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. The coalition notes that the bill would establish an inflexible standard in a situation that…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-18-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how almond growers can stay connected with the industry…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Conservation District; West Richland, WA Matthew Freund – Freund’s Farm and CowPots LLC; East Canaan, CT Sharon Furches – Furches Farms Partnership and Kentucky Farm Bureau; Louisville, KY Jeffrey Gore,…
Almond Update: Volunteer Opportunities Help Growers Stay Connected
There are several ways for Almond growers to stay connected to the industry with low requirements. The Almond Board of California utilizes committees, subcommittees, and working groups to get grower…