The #StillFarming campaign is expanding to help address food insecurity. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) originally created the #StillFarming social media campaign to help strengthen consumer confidence in the …
Assistance Available Through Farmer Veteran Coalition
The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is offering support to beginning veteran farmers. The FVC serves nearly 25,000 veterans turned farmers and is offering assistance through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund …
Almond Update: Pollination Planning as Bloom Approaches Quickly
Almond bloom is fast approaching with the relatively warmer temperatures seen throughout the producing areas of the west so for this winter. Almond Board of California’s (ABC) Chief Scientific Officer …
Almond Matters: Getting Weed Control Before Bud Break
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers still have an opportunity to get good weed control with bloom around the corner. Preventative control measures such as preemergent …
Deadline for CFBF Scholarship Applications Coming Up February 1
The deadline to submit an application for scholarship opportunities through the California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation is coming up soon. A total of 40 scholarships were awarded last year to students all …
Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the details of the 97th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. The 2021 Forum, themed “Building on Innovation: A Pathway to Resilience,” will be held virtually on …
Submission Deadline for 2021 Ag Day Essay Contest is January 31
As a lead up to this year’s National Ag Day on March 23, the Agriculture Council of America is hosting an essay contest for high school students. The National Ag …
Comprehensive Publication on California Rangeland Available from UC ANR
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) has released a new publication on rangeland. The Ecology and Management of Annual Rangeland Series is a 200-page publication that’s made available …
Key PPP Changes in Most Recent COVID Relief Package
Some key changes were made to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the most recent COVID relief package. The relief bill includes $284 billion for another round of PPP loans. …
Almond Update: Bloom Disease, Irrigation at Next Training Tuesday
The Almond Board of California is holding a series of training coined ‘Training Tuesdays’ for the new year. The next training, January 19, will focus on bloom disease and irrigation …
CDFA Looking for Proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP). Since it was first formed back in 1990, FREP has …
Almond Matters: Implementing Disease Management Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, developing a disease management program is essential for ensuring the health of trees. Making adequate preparations will help with the efficiency …
Virtual California Rice Commission Annual Grower Meeting Coming Up
The California Rice Commission’s (CRC) Annual Grower Meeting is coming up on January 21-22. In light of COVID-19 restrictions the event will be hosted virtually this year. Speakers will presenting …
FCC Report Highlights Value of Broadband to Ag Productivity
A report from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) details the impact that broadband internet has on agricultural production. In a paper titled “Impact of Broadband Penetration on U.S. Farm Productivity” …