…reducing dust,” said Kahal. “And every good farmer knows, you’ve got to be a good neighbor.” More information about managing dust during harvest is available at Almonds.com/harvestdust. Watch the video…
Emergency Procedures Authorized to Provide Crop Insurance Flexibilities
Federal officials are working to assist producers affected by drought conditions by providing greater crop insurance flexibilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing emergency procedures to allow farmers…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
…a tip was received through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Pest Hotline. Fifth-generation farmer and partner at Petty Ranch, Chris Sayer said CDFA sent personnel out to…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…the Agriculture Department’s revised Food Dollar Series, farmers currently receive approximately 8% of every food marketing dollar,” Nigh said. “The farmer’s share of the retail food dollar is as low…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…farmers and communities best, and where our food system still remains vulnerable to new disruptions.” The comment period was made possible through President Joe Biden’s Executive Order 14017 America’s Supply…
Ag Equipment Incentives Highlighted at WAPA Annual Meeting
The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program and other incentive programs are poised to receive an increase in funding this year. However, questions remain as to how…
VofV: Getting Ag Technology Across The Finish Line
…engineer turned farmer, and Walt, a 25-year veteran in the agriculture and technology sectors, provide detailed insight into how to build and pitch agtech. Voices of the Valley · Neill…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-08-21
…FARMER funding important for SJV producers and NIFA investing $14.5 Million through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering disadvantaged farmer debt relief brings substantial assistance for CA,…
Updates to the Housing for the Harvest as the Pandemic Continues
…and were spreading the virus. The Housing for the Harvest program was created to mitigate the spread. Farmer laborers who had contracted COVID-19 were provided a safe place to quarantine…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-01-21
…Newsom’s budget revise, an industry group voiced opposition to proposed mill assessment increase, and why obtaining health insurance with off-farm jobs adds stress to a farmer’s load. Tune in to…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
The latest budget revision from Governor Gavin Newsom will bring additional support to California’s farmers and ranchers. Several important programs for agriculture are set to receive substantial investment beyond what…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…support the development of value-added ag products. USDA is awarding $76.9 million to the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program to support farmer’s markets and community-supported agriculture programs. A…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
…on behalf of agriculture. As a Kern County almond farmer, Vice President of Kern County Farm Bureau, and Executive Director for the Water Association of Kern County, Holtermann describes the…