…growers. Assistant Director, Regulatory, Technical, & Industry Affairs at California Walnut Board & Commission Adhi Kulkarni said applicants who fell just short of the adjusted gross income requirements and are…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
…could cause large crop losses. So earthquake safety on the farm goes beyond protecting people and structures during the shaking. Growers and packers need to have the assets needed to…
Week in Review: Dairy Quota Saga Progresses and New Pest Control Material Hits CA
…sector. California growers have a new tool available to help combat pests in a variety of crops. The Almond Board of California has also launched a new partnership and scholarship….
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
…2021 could total $832 million. “Moramarco’s analysis makes clear what many California growers already know: growers will experience significant economic hardship following this year’s grape harvest,” California Association of Winegrape…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Types of Biocontrol Agents and Challenges
This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals looks at biocontrol agents. Although the category falls outside of the three general subcategories of biologicals, it’s an important tool for growers an…
Farmworker Housing Construction Gets Easier in San Luis Obispo
…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…
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 CIR Agriculture…
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
…California Farm Bureau Federation, Agricultural Council of California, and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. The coalition notes that the bill would establish an inflexible standard in a situation that…
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…