…in issues of smoke exposure. Wildfire smoke has made it difficult for many producers to find buyers for their winegrapes. The winegrape oversupply further complicated the issue, as buyers were…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…that suffered losses related to smoke exposure. The threshold for drought losses would also be lowered to a D2 classification. Producers that receive assistance under WHIP+ will still be required…
Lack of Smoke Exposure Standards Complicate Winegrape Contracts
Smoke exposure in winegrapes has become a critical issue for the industry. Buyers have regularly been backing out of contract obligations due to assumed damage to winegrape quality. Contract agreements…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering wildfire smoke proving to be dangerous to outdoor employees,…
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
…setting volume records this year, but ag exports continue to suffer. A bipartisan amendment that was approved by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee will allow for year-round H-2A access. Smoke…
Smoke Exposure Impact on Winegrape Contracts Detailed in New Report
…is that most of the winegrape contracts that were in place were not equipped to address smoke exposure as an issue,” Bitter noted. “When we had issues with smoke exposure…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-19-21
…impacts on farm profitability, FDA’s new action plan for Cyclospora, and a new report that details the impact of wildfire smoke on winegrape contracts. Tune in to the show for…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-16-21
…years, an appropriations bill that includes additional funding for smoke exposure research and what the lumber markets mean for ag commodities. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Appropriations Bill Includes Additional Funding for Smoke Exposure Research
…university researchers in evaluating the damage that wildfire smoke can cause in winegrapes. Listen to the radio report below. Appropriations Bill Includes Additional Funding for Smoke Exposure Research About the…
Growers Affected by Recent Wildfires Struggle With New Drought Challenges
…it was from fire damage or smoke taint challenges last year.” Listen to the radio report below. Growers Affected by Recent Wildfires Struggle With New Drought Challenges About the Author…
New Publication Outlines Herbicide Drift Symptoms on Hemp
…19 different herbicides that are routinely used in California. Light noted that the project was not designed to evaluate recovery from herbicide exposure or measure any yield impact. The purpose…
Industry Survey Looks at The Impact of Wildfire on Grazing Livestock
…better understand the impact of wildfires on grazing livestock. Producers with livestock that were affected by exposures to wildfire or by indirect smoke exposure last year are encouraged to participate….
Prune Crop Looks Good with Positive Market Conditions for Producers
…the first time, or they bought more of them,” Zea noted. “Over the past year and a half with restaurants struggling so much, we do not have a large exposure…
Plant-Based Sources to Tap into for Vitamin D
…a plant source, we tend to get a lot of sunshine exposure while tending our plants. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Plant-Based Sources to Tap…