…Indiana Convention Center, and explore various career paths open to them. General convention sessions will be aired live on RFD-TV and The Cowboy Channel, and streamed on FFA.org. To learn…
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
…with the first one coming up on December 30, 2021. Those interested in applying are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center. Applications that are received after the specific…
Almond Update: Silent Auction Returns to TAC With Added Support for FFA
…this event where we can come together and raise some money for a good cause.” TAC returns to the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento on December…
2022 World Ag Expo Chairman Announced
…crops. He has previously served as the International Agri-Center Board Chair, as well as being the 2014 Chairman of the California Cotton Growers Association and serving on the board of…
Citrus Cost Study Outlines Production in the San Joaquin Valley
…using low-volume irrigation. Production cost studies serve as an important tool for industry members. “If you’re a new grower you kind of want to know what it’s going to cost…
‘Encouraging’ Development in Helping California Meat Suppliers
…processing industry has taken center stage as a critical priority. Dimock noted that in California in particular, there is simply not enough processing capacity to support a vibrant meat production…
USDA Commits $25 Million for Programs reaching Underserved Communities
…and services for historically underserved farmers and ranchers. The effort is the latest in a series of announcements around USDA’s commitment to root out generations of systemic racism, center equity…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…in varying capacities within the Conservation Technology Information Center, Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council, and Pesticide Policy Coalition. EPA Administrator Michael Regan also expressed praise for the Snyder appointment, noting he…
Easy Steps to Follow When Planting Nursery Plants
…selecting new plants to add to your yard. When you buy potted perennials from a nursery or garden center, it’s best to get your new plants in the ground as…
Armed to Farm California Virtual Workshop Series Begins October 12
A three-part, interactive virtual workshop series for beginning farmer-veterans is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 12. The National Center for Appropriate Technology’s Armed to Farm team has partnered with…
American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
…The announcement kicks off a one-year status assessment of the species. A Federal Register document follows a petition filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and others. The Center says…
Climate Neutral: Getting Beef and Dairy There by 2050
…and Director of the CLEAR Center at UC Davis, points out that California farmers have already made significant progress. As California law requires a 40 percent reduction of emissions from…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show has an overview of the West Coast port congestion, an interview about irrigation in…
Week in Review: AB 616 Vetoed and Grapes Can Thrive with Less Water
Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616. New winegrape research looking at irrigation levels has produced some positive results for growers in coastal…