…which has led to an increase in dried-on-the-vine raisins, increased machine harvesting, and decreased hand labor use. Mechanical harvesting by variety shows that 64 percent of Selma Pete acreage, 48…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…welcome the interest of growers to take this opportunity as ABC will cover the material costs and reimburse the cost of product for sample collection.” The research is being led…
Lemon Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges
…lemons, primarily from Argentina,” Babcock noted. “As labor costs in California increase, that’s just another cost of production that has to be covered by a good price for lemons in…
Debt Relief Initiative to Benefit Hundreds of California Farmers
…eligible represents the full cost of the loan to include 100 percent toward loan balances. The 20 percent reimbursement is available for tax liabilities and other fees associated with the…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
…that need to be addressed. “In sale barns and state meetings across the country, we’re hearing the same story of sky-high input costs and intense market volatility. Across the industry,…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
…members. Representatives from the California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA), Western Agricultural Processors Association, California Citrus Mutual, and others were all in attendance. Congressman Jim Costa also participated in the discussion….
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
…supplies. Raw lumber costs have increased as much as 350 percent, in turn, increasing costs for wooden pallets. There is also competition from the construction sector for lumber, limiting supplies…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-27-21
…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…