…tax provisions critical for the agricultural industry. The step-up in basis is essential for helping family farms remain in the family after an owner’s death. Like-kind exchanges also facilitate the…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
…state achieve environmental stewardship and agricultural sustainability goals.” Conference details can be found at cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/opca/conference.html Growers should also be remain vigilant for people trespassing on to Central Valley farms during or…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being encouraged to provide technical assistance funding for small and mid-sized farms and food businesses. More than 100 organizations representing a variety of…
New Cost Study Available for Organic Alfalfa Hay
…2019, organic alfalfa hay is a critical source of forage for California dairy farms. The study looks at the economics of using flood irrigation in the production of organic alfalfa…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
…better method for determining the freshness of chicken feed on farms. Other projects address phosphorus in fields and streams, E. coli detection, and water treatment for ag irrigation. The next…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…for you employees. They go over sanitation of the equipment, tools, buildings. They go over your growing and harvesting activities.” Listen to the radio report below. Small Farms Still Eligible…
Biden Policy Proposals Will Have Significant Impacts on Farmers
…for a step up in basis,” Langley noted. “Obviously all of those changes could have very severe negative consequences on Americas family farms and the value of the land and…
Klamath Water Users Brace for Tough Conditions With Low Allocation
…KWUA notes that coming off of challenges created by the pandemic, minimal water availability exacerbates the difficulties for producers. “Family farms, rural communities, and wildlife are going to suffer beyond…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
…the hiring of new University of California personnel that specialize in working with small farms. The additional technical assistance and personnel will be instrumental in helping farmers access federal assistance….
Industry Groups Welcome Preserving Family Farms Act of 2021
Multiple agricultural groups have announced their support of the bipartisan Preserving Family Farms Act of 2021. Sponsored by Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Jackie Walorski, the legislation seeks to ease some…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-12-21
…another dry water year, FDA’s food safety proposal aligning with the industry’s push, and the Supreme Court to weigh in on union access on California farms. Tune in to the…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Reopens and SCOTUS Hears California Union Access Dispute
…case involving union access on California farms. A new workgroup will help identify practices, protocols, and tools to make the shift to safe pest management a reality. AB 434 will…
Western Growers Continues Support for Center for Produce Safety
…effort, Taylor Farms has also reached the Diamond level by donating $1 million to CPS. Puglia said that CPS’s research objectives are for the good of the entire industry, and…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act was introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas. Sponsors of the bill include American Farmland Trust (AFT), the Center…