The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made significant updates to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The CRP expansion includes increased payment rates along with further incentives to help spur …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including details for California Citrus Mutual’s scholarship, this year’s reduced …
Legislation Is First Step Toward Establishing Viable Carbon Markets
The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 is being described as an important first step for getting farmers more involved in viable carbon markets. It would create a certification program …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the California Farm Water Coalition detailing how water cuts …
Health Bite: Easy Ways to Pack Protein Into Busy Diet
Unless you’re on a carnivore diet, chances are you could use a little bump in protein, especially when it comes to snacking. Protein is more satiating than carbohydrates and it …
California Farm Water Coalition Details How Water Cuts Are Affecting Ag
The California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC) has detailed how limited water supplies are affecting agricultural production. Dry conditions in California have resulted in a decline in acreage of several crops …
NACD Provides $13 Million in Technical Assistance Grants
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has awarded $13 million in new technical assistance grants to provide conservation support to communities in over 400 conservation districts. With funding assistance …
Robert Bonnie Nominated to Oversee USDA Farm Programs
President Joe Biden has nominated Robert Bonnie to serve as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The position is responsible for overseeing …
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
Assembly Bill 350 seeks to help farmers and ranchers navigate the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The SGMA assistance bill would provide funding for technical support for …
Growing Matters: Communication Key for Growers and Beekeepers
“Many of the issues we see with pesticide misapplications really come down to communication. Essentially an applicator not necessarily knowing what a beekeeper is doing and visa-versa,” Bayer Industry Affairs …
Ag Industry to Streamline Development of Harvest Automation Technology
An effort led by Western Growers (WG) looks to speed up the development and implementation of harvest automation technology. The Global Harvest Automation Initiative (GHAI) has set a goal of …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering this week’s Making Sense of Biologicals episode which uncovers …
Week in Review: Limited Drought Action Taken and Potential Help Coming for Valley Canals
During a visit to Lake Mendocino, Governor Newsom has declared a drought emergency in two counties. Two separate efforts to address some of the needs of Central Valley canals are …
Grower Liaison Positions Across the State Now Accepting Proposals
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting proposals for eight contractors to serve as grower liaisons for several regions or counties throughout the state. As an integral partner in the …