…issues. California is among the states that will receive federal support under the bill. The legislation was authored by Representative Josh Harder who introduced the bill in June of 2019….
2020 Rice Harvest: ‘A Good Year for Quality and Yield’
…or from complications related to smoke impacting sunlight. Despite the few mild issues for some growers, Morris said that overall the 2020 rice harvest has been a successful one. “The…
H-2A Wages to Remain Stable Over the Next Two Years
…all of the wage issues, it is a step in the right direction. We look forward to continuing our work on meaningful agricultural labor reform through the regulatory or legislative…
USDA Outlines Projects Through Great American Outdoors Act
…Congress in July and signed into law in August. Implementation of the bill will be an important step in addressing the multitude of issues. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
California Organic Institute Begins to Take Shape
…more power to having this dynamic institute that can look at not just entomology issues, but plant pathology, crop nutrition, soils, irrigation, etcetera. So, that’s where the institute is kind…
EPA Approves New Dicamba Registrations
…registrations. The actions should address the issues with the original 2018 registrations that were outlined in the June 2020 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit About the Author…
Future Navel Orangeworm Issues with Warming Temperatures
Outsized wildfires, rising sea levels and disappearing glaciers are dramatic signs of climate change, but not the only ones. New UC Agriculture and Natural Resources research provides forewarning of a change that…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…$7 billion in payments to producers in the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. CFAP 2 provides agricultural producers with financial assistance to help absorb some of the…
Important Labor Questions for Farmers and Ranchers
…sick leave issues, workers compensation insurance issues, Cal/OSHA compliance requirements. There’s a number of issues with COVID that still remain to be a challenge,” Sandoval explained. “But it’s not just…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Round Four Announced
…plans for reaching underserved areas will remain focal points. Entities that meet the requirements for the program will be issues agreements and submit pricing details through a competitive acquisition process….
Audit Data Shows Strong Compliance with New LGMA Water Requirements
…were collected between April and July. All issues of non-compliance are required to be corrected. Nearly 40 percent of the citations issued for non-compliance were rectified during the audit process….
Virtual Ag Labor Forum Coming Up November 17-18
…the Time of COVID.’ Farm labor contractors, growers, safety managers, supervisors, and anyone with an interest in ag labor issues are all invited to attend. CFLCA Executive Director Lupe Sandoval…
Increasing More Targeted Cattle Grazing Is A ‘Win-Win-Win Opportunity’
…conservation goals. That third win would be increasing the financial sustainability of ranching by expanding the number of opportunities for ranchers to graze.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Beef Industry Challenges to Be Addressed Through USDA Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to address the challenges facing the beef industry. Issues facing the industry were detailed in the Boxed Beef and Fed Cattle Price…