Industry groups are encouraging more cotton eligibility under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Under the guidelines for the program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) determined that extra-long staple …
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
The deadline to sign up for two coverage programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is Tuesday, June 30. Agricultural producers who have not yet …
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
The COVID ag safety bill known as AB 2043 has been approved by the state Assembly and will now be heard in Senate committees. The legislation would require that guidelines …
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 …
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler is announcing the appointment of thirty-three members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC). Established in 2008, the FRRCC provides …
Almond Update: Volunteer Opportunities Help Growers Stay Connected
There are several ways for Almond growers to stay connected to the industry with low requirements. The Almond Board of California utilizes committees, subcommittees, and working groups to get grower feedback and …
Details of How CFAP is Assisting Cotton Industry
Now three weeks into the application period for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, nearly 20 percent of the $16 billion in direct payments being made available …
Increase Your Harvest Using Your Own Hands
Today’s This Land of Ours program Cathy Isom gives you a few tips about how to increase your harvest using your own hands. When our plants are having a little …
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
Multiple agricultural groups have sent letters to lawmakers seeking additional COVID-19 relief as the industry continues to struggle with the challenges created by the tumultuous condition of the food supply …
Almond Matters: Summer Disease Prevention
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are in the midst of applying their summer disease prevention programs. As the season progresses, growers will want to continue …
Permanent Wildfire Smoke Standard Moving Forward Despite Industry Concerns
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is continuing to advance a permanent wildfire smoke standard. A temporary rule has been in effect since July of last year …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why Ag Order 4.0 personal stories are needed, how …
The California Kitchen: Scalloped Potato Au Gratin Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Scalloped Potato Au Gratin Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4 Medium Yukon Potatoes …
The Western View: What’s Going on in Seattle?
2020 continues to astound us. The latest is the birth of CHAZ – the Capital Hill Autonomous Zone – in Seattle. These Anti-fa radicals took over part of a US …