…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…
Market Concerns Linger as COVID Challenges Begin to Decline
While the major disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to wane, producers are paying close attention to market trends and other evolving issues. Although California’s current lack of…
Week in Review: Mixed Reviews to Newsom Budget, Transport Woes for Ag Exports
The latest budget revision from Governor Gavin Newsom will bring additional support to California’s farmers and ranchers but does not adequately address water issues. Agricultural producers are facing more transportation…
Conservation Innovation Supported by Significant Investment from USDA
…Classic, CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials, and state-level CIG. Each of the components allows partners to address issues of soil health, water quality, and air quality while improving agricultural production….