Tag: Agriculture
How labor shortages are affecting agriculture
The agricultural workforce is shrinking, and has been for some time. The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates there are roughly 2.4 million farm jobs...
CBP reminds travelers some pets not allowed to enter US
SAN DIEGO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the Otay Mesa Port of Entry encountered a black, miniature size pet pig during...
Riverside County’s Crop Values Decline Slightly in 2021
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - Riverside County's agricultural sector contracted last year, declining 1% in value, though some commodities remained robust, according to a report furnished...
Celebrate AG Day in California
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsThis year California observed AG Day Tuesday, March 23, a day we celebrate our state’s unique contributions to the...
Noli Indian School 4-H Club program welcomes donation
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsThe now-defunct Soboba Livestock Association found a way to continue its original mission of education by donating...
AG Day in California
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsThis year California observed AG Day, a day we celebrate our state’s unique contributions to the nation’s food supply,...
SBA makes economic injury disaster loans available to US agricultural businesses impacted by COVID-19...
WASHINGTON – Jovita Carranza, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced recently that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan and EIDL...