…discusses the complications with the biological category. It can be confusing for producers on what the products are and why we see an increase in biological use. Listen to the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-05-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how fruit and nut producers might be good candidates…
Successful Elimination of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
…event of another outbreak in the future. The goal is to allow some experts to remain in the area to continue working with the community and commercial producers to help…
Hass Avocado Access in China ‘A Long Time Coming’
…for avocado producers. The next step will be making headway in the marketplace, with California growers competing against avocados sourced from other areas. “Current countries that can import there are…
Week in Review: Preparing for Triple-Digit Heat and Remote Auditing Leafy Greens
…to Families Food Box Program and leafy greens producers are now able to complete much of the auditing process remotely. Get all of the top stories in agriculture every week…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…will provide greater access for U.S. producers and exporters to China’s growing food and agricultural markets,” USTR Robert Lighthizer said in a press release. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we fully…
NRCS Partnership to Enhance San Joaquin Valley Water Efficiency
…acres, working with 150 to 200 producers. The five-year project will also assist with the implementation of best practices to increase water infiltration and water conservation on at least 23,565…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-22-20
…California avocado producers are benefiting, and how diversification is what’s saving growers right now. Also, find out how USDA’s SECURE Rule is paving the way for agriculture innovation. Tune in…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the CFAP payment process for eligible producers, California almond…
Almond Update: Getting Closer to Off-ground Harvesting in California
The possibility of almonds to never touch the ground during harvest is getting closer for California producers. An entire session at the 2019 Almond Conference covered the developments towards bringing…
Application Process for USDA Direct Payments Begins May 26
…to the level of the damages that we’re expecting to see for agricultural producers as a result of the coronavirus.” Direct payments under CFAP will be provided to producers who…
HEROES Act Bill Moves Forward to the Senate
…producers can receive payments under CFAP that are equal to 85 percent of actual commodity losses in the second quarter to be estimated by the Agriculture secretary. While the bill…
New SECURE Rule Updates Biotech Regulations
…statements in support of the new guidelines, including the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), National Sorghum Producers, American Seed Trade Association, and the National Council of Farmers Cooperatives. “At a…
Direct to Consumer Not An Option For Every California Producer
When the foodservice sector all but shut down from COVID-19 stay at home recommendations, many producers around the state started selling direct to consumers through farmers’ markets and direct mail….