California farmers are being asked for their perspective on on-farm conservation programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Pollinator Partnership is conducting an online survey seeking feedback…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Providing Additional Support This Year
…online. Listen to Crowley’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024…
DPR Hosting Public Workshops on Statewide Pesticide Notification System
…be hosted online and will be facilitated by the UC Davis Center for Regional Change. Spanish interpretation will be provided at all workshops. The first workshop is scheduled for Monday, June 27…
Field Day Focused on Beneficial Predators in Walnuts Happening June 16
…is available online. One of the scheduled speakers, UC Farm Advisor Amber Vinchesi-Vahl said the on-farm demo will be taking place in a walnut orchard with a focus on cover…
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
…along with the UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology. The report is available online for farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to learn more about organic research needs. California is home…
Deadline Extension for Innovators
…to apply online for the 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its ninth year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced…
Almond Update: Webinar to Highlight Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…highlight incentive programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Principal Analyst for ABC, Jesse Roseman said that the online event on April 19 will feature NRCS Deputy State…
VofV: Cybersecurity and the Virtual Threats to Farming
…virtual threats to farming, and how his company bolsters safety in the online realm. Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…for 2021 but will also be available for losses in 2022 and subsequent years. To calculate ELAP program benefits, an online tool is currently available to help producers document and estimate payments…
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
…nutrient application. Producers interested in CSP are encouraged to learn more online or contact their local USDA service center. Listen to the radio report below. Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15…
New eToolkit for Avocado Industry
The past two years of the pandemic emphasized consumers online purchasing abilities. According to the most recent Hass Avocado Board (HAB) study, nearly a third of consumers are currently purchasing…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
…the department’s website. CDFA will also host application workshops on Wednesday, March 16th, and Friday, March 25th for those who need assistance. This year, there is a new online tool…
Nearly $20 Million Available for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
…Program. Eligible applicants will have through April 25 to submit an online application. Paper applications will need to be received by the State Office where a potential project is being…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
…marketing approaches. Participants in the survey have the option to respond by mail or through the new online Respondent Portal. “This voluntary survey gives all organic farmers and ranchers who…