…than some financial aid, they are farming as usual and hoping things turn around soon. Listen to the radio report. Direct to Consumer Not An Option For Every California Producer…
Regional Conversation Partnership Program Applications Accepted Through May 29
…its own funding of $300 million annually. Suarez said that the financial support for projects can vary between $250,000 to $10 million “depending on the needs of that project, the…
Call to Examine Market Concentration in the Meatpacking Industry
…for nearly a dozen states are calling for more oversight in the industry. The group notes that the recent issues that have arisen in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have…
Resilience 2020 Campaign Highlights Resolve of California Ranchers
…addressing the challenges of COVID-19. The combined effort highlights the resolve of the industry in assuring beef demand is met despite some of the issues that have arisen in getting…
Understanding the Interruptions in the Food Supply Chain
…also created supply issues in the retail sector as processors have been working to make the necessary adjustments. “We don’t build a bunch of slack into the food system. We…
Newsom Moves Forward with Workers’ Compensation Order
…financial impact on employers. As AgNet West previously reported, the cost of such an order would be around $11 billion and would likely lead to increased rates for employers. A…
Almond Matters: Getting Going with Ant Management
…is when ants will begin foraging for food and provides an opportunity for growers to address any ant issues. “You want to get them before they get you basically. As…
California Beef Producers Working Through Tough Market Conditions
Beef producers in California are struggling with precarious market conditions that have been exacerbated by COVID-19 issues. President of the California Cattlemen’s Association, Mark Lacey explained to AgNet West that…
Including Water Investments in Infrastructure Package Challenging
…issues pertaining to California water supplies, with various pieces of legislation aimed at providing assistance for storage projects and other water infrastructure. It has been an uphill challenge in obtaining…
Food Availability is ‘Not the Thing to Worry About’ During Pandemic
Of all the issues that have arisen related to the coronavirus pandemic, food availability should not be a concern. Domestic agricultural production continues to progress, despite complications within the supply…
Newsom Expanding Farm to Family Program
…for producers who are experiencing an oversupply of produce resulting from changes in market demand. “The funding we announced will support financial assistance of up-to 15 cents per pound on…
Ways to Solve Common Houseplant Problems
…out exactly what’s wrong with them. Several different issues can be hidden behind a single symptom, but diagnosing common houseplant problems is the first step to reviving them from the…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
…of issues for the supply chain struggling to adapt its infrastructure. Some agricultural commodities have been impacted more than others in the wake of the drastically altered markets. “Lemons, lettuce,…
Addressing Gill’s Mealybug Populations in Pistachios
…amount of honeydew, leading to black sooty mold issues. “Growers are very well aware of the sticky clusters that it causes which leads to staining which gets a deduct at…