The Department of Agriculture is mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency county and urban county committee elections. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas for committee members who…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-03-21
…budget reconciliation legislation, and insight into the importance of participating in county committees. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous…
USDA Providing $1.8 Billion in Producer Payments Through ARC and PLC
…to assist certain producers struggling with challenges related to COVID-19 and other market fluctuations. Payments for producers enrolled in ARC-County, ARC-Individual, and PLC are being processed this month for covered…
Leadership Farm Bureau Accepting Applications for Class of 2022
…A maximum of 10 individuals will be selected to participate in the program. The ideal candidate for the program is a board member of a county Farm Bureau, a Young Farmer…
Citrus Cost Study Outlines Production in the San Joaquin Valley
…but also to plant them. It covers a whole range,” said co-author Craig Kallsen, UC Cooperative Extension farm advisor in Kern County. “For new growers, it gives them an idea…
Week in Review: Better Insurance Options for Farms, Ag Falling Behind in Political Spending
…on the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project. Researchers and state officials are still in the process of forming a coordinated response to the presence of black fig fly…
Finalists Selected for 2021 California Leopold Conservation Award
…year’s finalists are the Beretta Family Dairy of Sonoma County, Stemple Creek Ranch of Marin County, and Witcher Creek Ranch of Modoc County. The Leopold Conservation Award will be presented…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
…insurance crisis, and the cost of these policies is still extremely high, but this is a major step forward,” said San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Executive Director Brent Burchett….
Responding to Black Fig Fly in California
…should reach out to your local farm advisor. You can reach out to the county agricultural commissioner’s office to report a suspected infestation as well. Then you can also contact…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
…Service Agency will also continue developing county committees specifically designed to address urban agriculture. Risk management training efforts and crop insurance education for historically underserved and urban producers will also…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features an interview with Casey Creamer from California Citrus Mutual, information on Kern County…
Reclamation Awards Construction Contract for First Phase of Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
The Bureau of Reclamation and Friant Water Authority announces the selection of a construction contractor to begin work on the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project. Brosamer & Wall/Tutor…
Ag Groups Frustrated by Assembly Action on SB 559
…provided much-needed funding to support critical repairs on the Friant-Kern Canal and Delta-Mendota Canal. “Senator Hurtado has been a champion for California, particularly for the Valley when it comes to…
Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23
…County Ag Commissioner on pesticide regulations.” Listen to the radio report below. Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…