…issues it could create for agriculture. Tomato growers are being asked to assist with ongoing research looking at the interaction between root-knot nematodes and fusarium wilt. All of the week’s…
Getting Rid of an Aggressive Weed Before It Takes Over
…to be addressed. Too much shade, wet soils, or poor fertility could be issues. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Getting Rid of an Aggressive Weed…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
…CFFA President Ian LeMay said it was a beneficial meeting, where issues related to drought and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) were highlighted. “She understood the severity of it…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
…or eliminate long-standing tax code provisions that are fundamental to the financial health of production agriculture and the businesses that supply its inputs, transport its products, and market its commodities.”…
USDA Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
…farmers to get established, education, and urban agroforestry. Development of policies that address zoning issues and other needs for urban production also qualify. Implementation projects enhance existing and emerging models…
Updates to the Housing for the Harvest as the Pandemic Continues
…expanded its services and now reaches 17 counties. Eligible farm or food processor workers may qualify for up to $750 in financial assistance if they quarantine at the hotel, or up…
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
…Issues of pallet shortages are being compounded by the ongoing struggles related to shipping container availability as well. Growers and shippers have been working to adapt as best as possible…
Tomato Growers Asked to Assist with Fusarium Wilt Research
…fusarium wilt can help address both issues. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute (CTRI), Zach Bagley said they are looking for growers dealing with both root-knot nematode and…
Week in Review: Mill Assessment Increase Concerns & Shifting Trends in California Citrus
…and other evolving issues. An array of agricultural groups met in Phoenix, Arizona recently to go over the major challenges facing the U.S. cattle market and how to move forward….
Registration Still Open for WAPA Annual Meeting in Monterey
…covering a variety of important industry issues. “Unfortunately, it’s California, so it’s going to be a regulatory and legislative-loaded up agenda. We’re going to be talking about the issues that…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…as they are agricultural producers. This past year has demonstrated that improved business skills and financial literacy are essential to enabling these businesses to survive unforeseen market disruptions.” The funding…
New Cost Study Available for Organic Alfalfa Hay
…for the study was compiled by UC Cooperative Extension, the UC Agricultural Issues Center and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. Listen to the radio report below….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-26-21
…health insurance and child care are two issues for producers nationwide, and shifting trends in California citrus varieties. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…sets of issues for growers, Isom explains. Many export destinations require fumigants to be applied to products before they can be exported to foreign markets. Some trade markets also have…