…followed through,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a video announcement. “USDA has also worked to provide licensed growers access to loans and risk management products available for…
Kincade Blazes Through Sonoma County, Final Grape Harvest Challenged
…Bitter President of Allied Grape Growers, producers in the Sonoma County area have been impacted and are stuck in the unknown. ”There are a number of our growers affected. Most…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-29-19
…grape growers, potential assistance for whole orchard recycling, understanding the benefits of precision agriculture and details on upcoming SWEEP application workshops. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…management practice to be added to the existing list of carbon sequestration practices under the Healthy Soils Incentives Program,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “This will allow growers to put…
Winegrapes Came Back Strong in San Luis Obispo County
Winegrapes made a significant comeback in the 2018 crop report for San Luis Obispo County, once again reaching number-one status for sales. Winegrape growers experienced an eight percent increase in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-23-19
…residue on produce in California, hemp holding its value for organic growers, and why citations have become the new normal for fruit and nut producers. Tune in to the show…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Managing Labor and the Paperwork Around It
…how PICMI simplifies the employment process and seamlessly connects growers to the right workers at the right time through an easy to use platform. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Hemp Holds Value for Organic Growers
The development of a hemp crop can be potentially lucrative for farmers, but it can also be a good source of needed biomass for organic growers. President and Owner of…
California Hemp Industry Takes Next Step with SB 153
…Department of Agriculture by May 1, 2020, which will have 60 days to complete an evaluation. California growers have high expectations for the potential of industrial hemp in the state….
Prior Catastrophes Helped Prepare Napa Wineries for Power Outage
…for grape growers. Moderate temperatures allowed fruit still in the vineyards to stay in the fields. Approximately 95 percent of the wineries in the Napa region are small, family-owned wineries,…
Co-creation A Key Factor for Agtech Development
Western Growers CIT members discussing issues with California tomato industry leaders. One of the most important aspects to consider in agtech development is a clear understanding of what the needs…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
…increased funding in the 2018 Farm Bill is allocated as efficiently as possible to address the most substantial issues facing organic growers. The OFRF as well as the OSA, worked…
SJV Water Blueprint Submitted for Water Resilience Portfolio
…to the Governor’s office highlights some of issues facing water security in the San Joaquin Valley. Some of the Blueprint coalition participants include the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers…
The Western View: More Midwest Flooding: Can California Fill The Gap?
…harvest, according to the USDA. Michigan growers are down an estimated 9 to 15 % in all crops. Credit: Ken Schulze / Shutterstock.com Some might think this doesn’t seem so…