…$31 million is available for the program, with a 100 percent cost-share match requirement. Funds can be used for planning activities and working capital expenses related to value-added agricultural product…
NOW IPM Economic Calculator for Almond Production
…costs and returns of different IPM approaches. “Right now, I just have it for almond production,” explained Brittney Goodrich, Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist of Agricultural and Resource Economics with UC…
Supporting Farm Operations Act Introduced in Congress
The Supporting Farm Operations Act, H.R. 7046, was introduced in the U.S. House Representatives last week. It seeks to address the high cost of agricultural labor by freezing the Adverse…
Farm Bureau Backs American Sugar Producers
…no-cost sugar policy. Cassie Bladow, chairperson of the American Sugar Alliance says the alliance appreciates farm bureau’s support, and they appreciate having AFBF as a strong partner as they advocate…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…regulatory burdens affecting farmers and ranchers producing our food supply.” The fruit fly invasion has impacted a number of crops across the state. An estimated cost associated with avoiding eradication…
Wage Declines from AB 1066 an ‘Ironclad Rule of Economics’
…law took effect in January 2017 phasing in new overtime requirements for farm workers over the next several years. The changes to labor regulations indicate “a very clear effect that…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
…annually for three years to the Labor and Workforce Development Fund. This supports the Department of Industrial Relations and the Agricultural Labor Relations Board in educating rural workers on workplace…
Almond Matters: Orchard Preparations for Almond Bloom
…strong with pest management programs. Burkdoll advises growers to seize the opportunity of the dormant trees to perform essential sanitation tasks efficiently. “Anytime you can conserve cost, it’s a good…
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
…regarding orchard access, availability, and cost of equipment and labor, Wilson recommends producers and pest control advisers thoroughly gather and destroy the mummy nuts. “If you’re flail mowing, you may even…
Factors Taking Their Toll on the Farming Economy
…feel well when we come from a very low level of interest rates and how fast they have been increasing and the cost of much-needed capital to implement innovation, to…
Delta Conveyance Project Approved by DWR
…project moves into the next phase, DWR will pursue state and federal permits while continuing to develop the Community Benefits Program. The Delta Construction Authority will provide a cost estimate…
Coalition Calls on Governor Newsom to Address Supply Chain Challenges Threatening California Ag
Over 165 California agriculture, business, logistics, labor organizations, and local officials have sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and State Legislators, highlighting supply chain challenges within the state. The…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 12-20-23
…update on the House Ag Labor Workgroup. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
…costs. It also addresses concerns raised by farmers regarding the availability and cost fluctuations of crop nutrients, especially after disruptions caused by global events, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine….