…we enjoy eating, even if that means a daily dose of Doritos. I’m serious. A second point to consider is whether you have any diagnosed health issues. For example, if…
New Program Helps Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues
…issues. Heirs will have the ability to use the loan funding to help resolve title issues through the purchasing or consolidation of property interests. Loans can also be applied to…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
…hearing titled “State of the Beef Supply Chain: Shocks, Recovery, and Rebuilding.” Representatives heard from several agricultural professors and an industry analyst. Some of the issues highlighted during the hearing…
Winegrape Oversupply Compounds Issue of Smoke Exposure
…in issues of smoke exposure. Wildfire smoke has made it difficult for many producers to find buyers for their winegrapes. The winegrape oversupply further complicated the issue, as buyers were…
Moving Production to Mexico Is Not As Easy As Often Assumed
…you’re dealing with government issues, or cartel issues, or truck strikes, or whatever else it is down there. It’s not an easy place to do business. Building infrastructure in Mexico…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
…navel orangeworm issues this season will want to pay particular attention to mummy nuts in the Fall. “Dormant applications of insecticides can be advantageous but for mummy nuts that are…
Smoke Exposure Impact on Winegrape Contracts Detailed in New Report
Smoke exposure has become even more of an issue for producers in recent years, with record-setting wildfires occurring more frequently. A recent report details some of the contract issues in…
Appropriations Bill Includes Additional Funding for Smoke Exposure Research
…impact of smoke exposure on the winegrape industry and the need for financial support to better understand the issue. The funding will allow for better collaboration between industry members and…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…reviews from the agriculture industry. “NCBA has long been on the forefront of issues like accurate ‘Product of the USA’ labeling, competitive and transparent markets, and a more resilient supply…
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
…inventory when there simply was no other option. This targeted assistance will help livestock and poultry producers that were among the hardest hit by the pandemic alleviate some financial burden…
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
…Federation (AFBF) and National Farmers Union were encouraged by the announcement. “AFBF notes President Biden’s effort to address several pressing issues facing America’s farmers and ranchers comes at a time…
Drought Emergency Declared in Nine More California Counties
…partners to be efficient and effective in terms of moving to address issues in real-time. In essence, clearing away a lot of the hurdles,” said Newsom. “This fundamental proclamation just…
Partnerships Sought for Restoring Wetland Ecosystems
…tribes. Approved applications will be responsible for contributing financial or technical assistance funding matches. NRCS will work with eligible agricultural landowners who voluntarily enroll eligible lands into easements. The WREP…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…Open Burning Program. Each of the programs is aimed at addressing air quality issues and provide growers with different levels of funding. Kevin Greer with the Tehama Resource Conservation District…