…center succeeds only with the support of this industry. Now we need leaders from across our supply chain to step up and give generously.” CPS is seeking $15 million for…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
…vibrant agricultural sector to supply food for our families.” The final rule requires electronic filing for job orders and applications. Electronic filing allows information sharing between federal agencies through the…
Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program
…sessions and 100 expert speakers. Presentations will cover a variety of topics including supply chain resilience, managing risk and ensuring sustainability, along with innovation, technology, and productivity. Listen to the…
Submission Deadline for 2021 Ag Day Essay Contest is January 31
…Day campaign is a means for educating Americans about the value of agricultural production and encourage better understanding of the entire food supply chain. The theme for this year’s essay…
USDA Urged to Prioritize Agricultural Worker Safety
…by H.R 133 or from other available sources,” the letter states. “As the virus continues to threaten the resiliency of our food supply chains, it has never been more critical…
What to Plant Together while Planning the Spring Garden
…yard when you include a generous supply of nectar-rich flowers. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. What to Plant Together while Planning the Spring Garden Sponsored…
E&J Gallo, Constellation Deal Finally Done
…buying grapes and investing in supply if they don’t know whether or not this deal will be fully authorized,” he said. The conclusion to the deal excludes two of the original…
Getting Rid of Stubborn Tree Stumps from Your Property
…around 1000 pounds. Another option is cutting the stump with a chainsaw. Just be careful, as it can seriously damage your saw if done incorrectly. Rocks in or around the…
Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards
…Central California. The groups note that the health and safety of employees are paramount, however, the Board’s approach is creating more harm than good. “These regulations will disrupt food supply…
FSA Helped Farmers and Ranchers Address 2020 Challenges
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) helped producers address a variety of 2020 challenges. The unprecedented pandemic created turmoil throughout the entire food supply chain. COVID-19 challenges…
Snowpack at 93 Percent of Average in First 2021 Snow Survey
…93 percent of average to date and 42 percent of the April 1 average here at this location,” said Sean de Guzman, Chief of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply…
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
…the President and his administration prioritize and follow through with actions and projects that will deliver actual water supply benefits for the San Joaquin Valley’s communities and farms.” The estimated…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
…very different than the rest of the country, and our unique needs will need to be articulated and addressed. Water supply, immigration reform and pandemic recovery are all at the…
Ways to Attract Insects and Songbirds to Your Garden
…in Your Wildlife Garden. Trees and shrubs provide shelter from storms and hiding places from predators. Plus, trees and shrubs supply a spot for birds to build a nest, which…