…NASDA include food purchases, equipment, farmer support opportunities, and other expenses related to COVID relief. NASDA is also asking for the ability to extend funding beyond 2024. “The flexibility sought…
Seedlings to Start in February for Spring Vegetables
…are famously not so. They like cold weather and wilt in the summer. The Old Farmer’s Almanac recommends planting peas as soon as the soil can be worked. For some, that’s later…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management…
The Western View: ‘Atmospheric River’ Going Over Its Banks?
…Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine….
Significant Wind Damage Reported in Southern California Orchards
…mile-per-hour winds in higher elevations. Producers saw significant fruit drop in their orchards, along with broken limbs and downed trees. Ventura County farmer Chris Sayer from Petty Ranch said the…
AFBF Suggests Methodology Improvements for NASS Reports
…may have a gold standard reputation for agriculture statistics globally, U.S. farmers’ confidence in their reports has unfortunately declined,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a statement. “We hope the…
Week in Review: Relief Provided in PPP Revision, FARMER Funding Increased in Budget
…The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions program, known simply as the FARMER program is set to receive significant state support. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program has been updated…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-21-21
…listeria tolerance to sanitizers and the assistance that is available through the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
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…
Time is Running Out for Further Ag Order 4.0 Revisions
…be very difficult for the average farmer to understand and comply with.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute…
Dr. Jewel Bronaugh Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…Agency have established her as someone who understands the needs of America’s farmers and ranchers.” Bronaugh has a working history with the nominee for Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. During…
FARMER Program Receives Significant Support in Budget Proposal
The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions program, known simply as the FARMER program is set to receive significant state support. The $227 billion budget recently proposed by Governor…
The Western View: That Controversial President Richard Nixon
…for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…Reduction Fund will allow the Air Resources Board to continue providing support for the FARMER Program. The Climate Catalyst Fund to support Climate Smart Agriculture loans is set to receive…