…to better understand factors affecting the mental health of farmers, availability of resources, perceptions of stigma, personal experiences with mental health challenges and other relevant issues. “We all know how…
Labor Shortages Continue for California Farms
…to adapt to the challenges created by an inadequate amount of labor available, 86 percent of those surveyed said they have increased wages and 61 percent reported using a farm…
Online Tool Available for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…challenges over the years, but the DMC program should help producers better weather the ups and downs in the industry.” The DMC program provides financial support for dairy producers as…
Sacramento Lawmakers Hear Concerns from California Grape Industry
Several industry members recently went to Sacramento to meet with legislators and regulators to discuss the challenges that California grape producers are facing. President and CEO for Allied Grape Growers,…
NCBA CEO Kendal Frazier Announces Plans for Retirement
…have been a key part of so many opportunities and challenges that have shaped the beef industry now and literally for the past few decades. We truly are a better…
Weak Honey Bee Colonies May Fail From Cold Exposure During Shipping
he stress of cold temperature may play a role in colony losses during shipping Courtesy USDA/ARS Cold temperatures inside honey bee colonies may cause colony losses during and after long-distance…
Exploring the Complexity of Seed Development
…Seed Trade Association, Andy LaVigne explained how their Innovature partnership helps to clarify how the seed industry is adapting to new challenges growers are facing. “It really is looking at…
Upgrading California’s Water Grid for Future Needs
…Drought in a Changing Climate which cites specific climate pressures as causing significant challenges for water management in the future. When asked about the role of warmer temperatures in the…
Ag Employers Urged to Weigh in on Nighttime Labor Regulations
…specific in the economic challenges that would be created by the rule change. “Ultimately we have to speak up and we have to debunk the myth and quite frankly the…
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…D.C. will have major impacts on the seed industry’s ability to continue to meet domestic and global challenges in the years ahead. That’s why we’re so excited to be in…
CDFA Secretary Ross Receives Agriculturalist of the Year Award
…definitely have challenges but there’s so many exciting things that are going on. The innovations that are coming are coming faster and faster,” said Ross. About the Author Brian German…
Almond Matters: Agricultural Education Provides Increased Ag Appreciation
…here in California, we all need to be aware of the challenges that there are facing agriculture in trying to produce all of these commodities for our state,” said Culbertson….
Farm Bureau Seeks Action for Olive Growers
…conglomerate, Dcoop, has acquired a 20% ownership interest in Bell-Carter Foods and will be shipping cheaper grown Spanish and Argentine olives into the US for processing under a loophole that…
Blue Card Bill ‘A Step In A Direction’
…another issue with that bill that would have set caps on the number of workers, putting California in an awkward position. “It was definitely going to great some meaningful challenges…