Three IPM projects (Integrated Pest Management) looking at potential issues facing California agriculture industries get funding from the state. The California Department of Food and Agriculture granted more than $1.1 million…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 2
…the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and how it differs in the Salinas Valley, and some of the critical water issues producers in Monterey County are experiencing. She also touches on…
House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau
…to advance the legislation to the Senate. “Immigration issues are complex, but we thank the members of Congress who saw clearly the need to address current and future workforce needs…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…products. Asked to discuss three important issues facing agriculture, the Whites cited immigration and labor policies, the need for financial products that allow young farmers to purchase land, and the…
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
…April 2019, a strong majority of farmers and farmworkers said financial issues (91%), farm or business problems (88%) and fear of losing the farm (87%) impact the mental health of…
A Third of 2019 Farm Income Derived from Government Assistance
…the issues created by the increased tariffs from China. The USDA paid out a record $4.24 billion in claims for acreage that farmers were unable to plant this year. The…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
…how we can boost sustainability for growers and the planet,” said Antle. After lunch, there will be a screening of the documentary The Last Harvest, which highlights issues related to…
Ag Labor Bill Continues Forward Momentum in Congress
…community, we are committed to working together throughout the legislative process to fully address these issues,” the letter stated. The advancement of the legislation was not celebrated by the entire…
Preparing for New Labor Laws Coming in Less than 50 Days
…classify a worker as an independent contractor rather than an employee moving forward. Mandatory arbitration agreements which require employees to waive certain rights for financial settlements are also now prohibited…
Five Steps to Eliminate Nutria Threat
…financial support from various grant funding, CDFA is implementing a five-phase process for nutria eradication that consists of survey, knockdown, mop-up, verification, and surveillance. CDFW staff have been working the…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
(USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the second tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation…
Round Two of 2019 MFP Payments to Be Issued in Coming Weeks
…agreement can be reached soon which would potentially eliminate the need for any more financial assistance. “We’re hopeful that the China negotiations can come to a favorable conclusion,” said Perdue. …
UCCE Addressing Watergrass Issues in California Rice Fields
Researchers from UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) are looking closely at the watergrass issues in California rice fields to get a better understanding of the problem. Watergrass has historically been a…
Managing Chicken Bullying in Your Flock
…of chicken aggression, it is often to blame for minor issues of violence in your flock. There are many factors besides the pecking order that can cause chickens to lash out…