…the benefits of off-ground almond harvesting, and a new cost study that’s now available for organic alfalfa hay. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
New Cost Study Available for Organic Alfalfa Hay
A new cost study tool has been released looking at the costs and returns of organic alfalfa production in California. With about 900 million pounds of organic milk produced in…
As ACP Populations Persist, California Citrus Program Pushes Forward with Growers in Mind
…to 250-meters to increase completion times and reduce costs. “While we may continue to see ACP populations rise and fall over the next several years, as a state we need…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-21-21
…level needed to address ag burning issues, the produce industry sounding the alarm over pallet shortage, and WAPA pressing the CA administration on the proposed mill assessment adjustment siting cost…
Efficient Transportation Infrastructure Essential to Ag Export Strength
…possible cost. Because if they don’t flow with the lowest possible cost, they’re not going to flow at all because they will go in some other direction to or from…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
…Seacoast Science in Carlsbad will be working on a lightweight, high-performance ammonia detector with wireless networking capabilities. Stanford-based Nitricity Inc. will work on the development of a low-cost arc reactor…
Farmers Have Rights to Refuse Property Access in Certain Instances
In light of recent developments, farmers are being encouraged to understand their rights when it comes to refusing property access. Secretary for the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie…
Agriculture Facing More Transportation Issues with Trucking Challenges
Agricultural producers are facing more transportation issues as it relates to trucking challenges. The cost of shipping has been steadily increasing over the past year. Additionally, there are reports of…
Groundwater Accounting Platform to Become Available Statewide
…to help groundwater managers more easily and cost-effectively track water use across their agencies and coordinate within and across basins to find the most effective approach for enabling sustainable groundwater…
Biden Policy Proposals Will Have Significant Impacts on Farmers
…and childcare and nutrition, it would require approximately $4 trillion. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley explained some of the cost would be covered…
Some Things to Consider When Purchasing a Tractor
…don’t have to borrow or rent expensive equipment or hire somebody else’s to do work for you. That’s enough reason to consider owning one. However, the cost and size can be…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…is cost prohibitive for producers to rework the supply chain and find alternative means of fulfilling their overseas contracts. This impossibility coupled with significant pricing increases explains estimates of nearly…
Several Factors Contributing to Wider Adoption of Agtech Innovation
…more and more popular with growers dealing with labor challenges. The costs associated with labor have been steadily increasing. The availability of a qualified workforce has also declined, making the…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
…up a field rapidly in one season. “It’s not something I would say to do in every field obviously because it takes labor and time,” said Brim-DeForest. “But since we…