The concepts of regenerative farming and sustainability were the topic of discussion during one of the sessions at the recent Organic Grower Summit. Moderated by Walt Duflock, Vice President of…
Proposed Changes to FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule
…an operations water system, water use practices, crop characteristics, and other relevant factors. Farming operations would also need to implement expedited mitigation efforts to address risks associated with certain activities…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…plants per acre. This requirement was added to align direct-seeded hemp with the common farming practice for transplanted Cannabidiol (CBD) of transplanting at least 1,200 live plants per acre. About…
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
…Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, she fought to keep ‘farmers farming’ through the delivery of effective and efficient agricultural programs. Serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Water…
Best Ornamental Grasses for Attracting Birds to the Garden
…garden include: Switch grass, Blue Fescue, Little Bluestem, Canada Wild Rye, Indian Grass, and Tufted Hairgrass. The most bird-friendly grasses offer seed-filled plumes, plus dense foliage for cover and nesting…
VofV: Organic Farming – Selling Health, Well-Being and Lifestyle
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
County Committee Elections Begin for Farm Service Agency
…“It really is so important that each county has members of the farming, and dairy, and ranching community, the peers of the county there and available to help staff understand…
New Federal-State Partnership to Address Transportation Infrastructure
…help us jumpstart and support multiple infrastructure projects to improve our supply chain, making sure goods get to where they need to go faster, cheaper, and in a more environmentally-friendly…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-02-21
…improve water sustainability in farming, and reports on agtech advancements and coming events. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous…
Higher Food Prices Should Ease a Bit in 2022
Food prices are continuing to rise, and consumers across the country are adjusting their shopping habits. A Successful Farming article says food aid agencies are also ramping up their support…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Accepting Applications
…the industry. It’s not just all growing and farming related, but it’s also a little bit of logistics, a little bit of sales, a little bit of microbial stuff. So,…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
…letter was recently sent to Congressional leadership from a coalition of more than 100 agricultural organizations and academic institutions. Groups including Western Growers, the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), and…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
…and fulfillment of farming and partnerships; and produce environmental benefits by reducing food waste and creating compost that can be used in a variety of farming operations.” The Urban Agriculture…
Armed to Farm California Virtual Workshop Series Begins October 12
…and will provide information on several important aspects of getting started in the farming business. The October 12 workshop will focus on recordkeeping, with a discussion on why it is…