…something they can control here locally to make it easier to farm.” As growers continue to struggle to address labor challenges, the new rules dictating farmworker housing should also allow…
Almond Update: New Partnership and Scholarship for Pollinator Week
…almond growers through Project Apis m. ‘s Seeds for Bees program. The scholarship will also cover the cost for growers to register for the BFF program. The CASP and BFF…
Complex Process to Determine Fate of California Dairy Quota Continues
…AcMoody, Economist for Western United Dairies. “At least we were able to have the hearing despite all the measures where people are not supposed to gather in large groups.” The…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering threats to pollinators and what growers can do to…
Developing A Waiver of Liability for On-Farm Tours and Other Activities
Farmers are being encouraged to develop liability waivers for on-farm tours and other activities. Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, Tawny Tesconi recommends that growers meet with legal…
New Pest Control Material Becomes Available for California Growers
California producers have added another pest control material to the toolbox with the recent registration of a new insecticide from BASF. The new product, Sefina, has been shown to be…
Ag Order 4.0: Fertilizer Limitations Remain a Major Concern
…growers can produce in a given year. Listen to the radio report. Ag Order 4.0: Fertilizer Limitations Remain a Major Concern About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
…working together to appeal that determination and asking USDA to reconsider ELS cotton through their formal appeals process. In doing so, we need your assistance. We need letters from growers…
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
…Instead, this bill would create workplace confusion which could ultimately put workers at risk.” Some of the industry groups that have voiced opposition to AB 2043 include Western Growers Association,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-18-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how almond growers can stay connected with the industry…
Almond Update: Volunteer Opportunities Help Growers Stay Connected
There are several ways for Almond growers to stay connected to the industry with low requirements. The Almond Board of California utilizes committees, subcommittees, and working groups to get grower…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Farms, General Grain Cleaning Co., and North Dakota Grain Growers Association; Hannaford, ND Alex P. Johns – Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc.; Okeechobee, FL Jimmy W. Kinder – Kinder Farms…
Almond Matters: Summer Disease Prevention
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are in the midst of applying their summer disease prevention programs. As the season progresses, growers will want to continue…
The Western View: What’s Going on in Seattle?
…small edge over a volcano eruption. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a…