…reporting the necessary information will be compounded by the expense growers will face in substantially curbing their farming activities. “My position at this point is that they’re focusing on the…
Reminder: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements Take Effect July 1
…will be much more achievable for growers than the initial proposal of requirements. California grape growers may be uniquely “Their Injury and Illness Prevention Program already probably includes a lot…
Great American Outdoors Act Facing Significant Opposition
…Wool Growers Association. The coalition of industry groups highlight the current economic landscape as being an inappropriate time to engage in non-essential spending. “Consideration of this bill comes at a…
Klamath Basin Water Users Getting Moderate Relief
…allocation for the Klamath Project, moving the allocation back up to April estimate of 140,000 acre-feet. While the improved water allocation is welcome news for growers in the area, it…
UC Conducts Survey of COVID-19 Prevention on Farms
…at https://bit.ly/agCOVIDsurvey. “At the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety, we are working to respond to the COVID-19 crisis with practical resources for growers, ag employers, and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-11-20
…a significant impact on the ag industry, a new proposal that could spark carbon markets for growers, and how the pandemic presents a challenge when it comes to availability of…
Potential Cap-and-Trade Overhaul Would Be Costly for Agriculture
…you will and you’re not going out there and buying allowances,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association. “The ability of allowances is to bring that…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a CFAP application webinar for almond growers, the DOJ…
The Western View: Cease-Fire Ahead in the Water Wars?
…equitable solution. Maybe something good will happen in this year of nasty surprises. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. About the…
Fictitious Pickup Details Show Criminals Getting Deceptive
…pickup to do so. Western Agricultural Processors Association CEO Roger Isom talked with us back in 2016 about the attractiveness of ag products, especially nuts, for this style of theft….
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
…Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), National Farmers Union (NFU), National Milk Producers, and the National Corn Growers Association have leveed their support for the legislation and the benefits that can be…
CSP Explained: Building Upon Existing Conservation Plans
…that many growers have already embraced many conservation approaches such as implementing integrated pest management techniques, adopting nitrogen management guidelines, and addressing air quality concerns. NRCS is available to facilitate…
CSP Explained: Organic Stewardship Mirrors Program Goals
Many aspects of organic stewardship represent the core focus of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Organic growers may find that because of some…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-05-20
…for NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program, also why leaders are warning nut growers to be vigilant of “fictitious pickups” and hear how COVID has created some challenges when it comes to…