…voluntary agreements. With 2020 quickly coming to a close, industry members are looking ahead at some of the labor concerns coming in 2021. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. “America’s agriculture communities are resilient, but still face many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These payments directed by President Trump will…
Important Labor Questions for Farmers and Ranchers
…be addressed at the upcoming Ag Labor Forum <https://agnetwest.com/virtual-ag-labor-forum-coming-up-november-17-18/> hosted by CFLCA. Listen to the report below. Important Labor Questions for Farmers and Ranchers About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Virtual Ag Labor Forum Coming Up November 17-18
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) is hosting the annual Ag Labor Forum online this year, on November 17 and 18. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Management in…
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
…Union. The Strengthening Local Processing Act will increase the federal share of costs related to state inspection from 50 to 65 percent. The bill would also increase the cost-share for…
Housing for the Harvest Continues to Reach Rural Communities
…their families, and public health.” California Department of Food and Agriculture Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffit says the cost of the program is covered by federal and local entities. Listen to…
CDFA Teams with UC Davis to Provide Additional Smoke Testing
…the laboratory of Dr. Anita Oberholster at UC Davis. Wine samples can be submitted for testing at a cost of $150 per sample. Further information available on the UC Davis…
Almond Update: Cover Crop Impresses Grower, Increases Water Retention
…more on his own. He utilized Project Apis m.‘s Seeds for Bees program to limit the cost of applying the practice. Rishwain said it had been everything he heard it…
California Production Costs Making Other States More Attractive for Growers
The increasing cost of production in California is pushing some farmers to try their luck in other states. Costs for labor, regulatory compliance, and fuel are all substantially cheaper in…
OpenET Project Seeks to Transform Water Management in the West
…water use is fragmented and not cost-effective for many producers. More accurate information on water usage will not only benefit farmers and ranchers, but it will also assist entire communities…
Gasoline-Powered Vehicle Sales to End by 2035 Under Executive Order
…administration believes the move would reduce GHG emissions by 35 percent. There are no projections on the impact the order will have or will cost Californians to implement. “I guess…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…the landscape,” Burgess said. “We need to embed the cost of transitions into the cost of the cotton.” Growing regenerative cotton in California comes with challenges that farmers are facing…
WIFIA Improvement Act Looks to Assist Public Water Projects
…John Garamendi, with Representatives TJ Cox, Jim Costa, Doug LaMalfa, Josh Harder, and Dan Newhouse co-sponsoring the legislation. The WIFIA Improvement Act has been endorsed by the Friant Water Authority,…
New Farmers.gov Feature Allows Entities to Conduct Online Business with USDA
…cost-share assistance. The features include the most popular aspects of CCG while providing enhanced functionality and an improved user experience. Managing Conservation Online To access their information, producers will need a…