…HLB quickly made its presence known to Florida residents and citrus growers alike and remains the greatest threat the state’s citrus industry has ever faced. As a result, the cost…
Almond Update: ‘Rush To Safety’ Pushing Healthy Products With Almonds
…thinking will continue to drive purchases of health-conscious products, like plant-based, and items that are environmentally friendly. “(In 2019), the top three choices were flavor, brand and cost. Now we see…
Almond Matters: Precision Irrigation Even More Vital in Dry Years
…more precise and efficient than even flood irrigation,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A.. “Having a drip system has costs upfront, but the savings long term…
Ag Industry to Streamline Development of Harvest Automation Technology
…automating at least half of the harvest process within 10 years. The ambitious initiative has been developed out of necessity in addressing consistent labor issues. WG Vice President of Innovation…
Central Valley Canals Primed to Receive Support for Failing Infrastructure
…The legislation was introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representatives Jim Costa, John Garamendi, and Josh Harder last week. More than $653 million in federal funding would be provided to…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
Farming in California continues to become more difficult and complex each year. Water availability, labor shortages, and regulations all contribute to the challenges producers have to navigate. Some of the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-14-21
…under federal leave parameters in compliance with state law, and Secretary Vilsack is hopeful the Farm Workforce Modernization Act if passed by the Senate will solve farm labor problems. Tune…
Concerns Over Mexico’s Trade Policies Heightened
…to the commission included a 134 percent increase of Mexico’s market share of imported squash and cucumbers since 2000. Ag groups pointed out that the low cost of production in…
Produce Working Group Seeks Food Box Program Adjustments
…using low cost as a determining factor for contract decisions. The belief is that emphasizing price in contract decisions limits produce selections and reduces the potential quality of food boxes….
Almond Update: New California Pollinator Coalition Launches
…perspective which sees increasing bee-friendly habitat as pretty costly. “Putting in pollinator habitat comes at a cost to growers,” Lewis said. “We have had a good start to growers making that…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…Jobs Plan. Amendments to the corporate tax code would be made to help offset the overall cost of the plan. The Made in America Tax Plan would reportedly raise more…
Supreme Court to Decide Union Access Rules for California Farms
The Supreme Court of the United States recently heard opening arguments about a case involving union access on California farms. At issue is California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Act that was…
Week in Review: Dismal Snowpack Reflects Drought Conditions, More COVID Relief Coming
…leadership, the Agriculture Workforce Coalition has called for action in regard to agriculture labor. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest headlines in agriculture every week….
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
…air and water quality on agricultural lands, as well as pollinator and wildlife habitat. CIG projects can be watershed-based, regional, or statewide in scope. Funding support helps offset the cost…