Senate Bill 559 (SB 559) failed to make it to the Senate floor for a vote before the September 13 deadline for the California legislature. The bipartisan bill introduced by…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
Enrollment for 2020 Begins October 7 WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Sept. 10, 2019) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds dairy producers that the deadline to enroll in the…
DMC Program Signup Period Ends September 20
The deadline to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program is fast approaching. Dairy producers have until Friday, September 20 to sign up for the program at their…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
…Space is limited to 10 companies and is $250 per person. Registration includes hotel, in-country transport, and one-on-one meetings. The application deadline is September 16th and can be filled out…
New Agreement Reached for Mexican Tomatoes
…agreement just before the deadline was set to expire and will dictate that 66 percent of tomatoes coming from Mexico will be inspected before entering the U.S. as a means…
SGMA Rollout Coming Along Smoothly
…said Springhorn. “That was really shown by the first major milestone, the GSA formation deadline. Roughly 99 percent of the area that had to be covered, was covered. So that…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…Conservation Service held signups in select states that offered producers assistance in planting cover crops. Meanwhile, USDA added other flexibilities to help impacted producers, including adjusting the deadline to file…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-12-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Organic Research Foundation grant deadline, trade markets lost…
Easy to Grow Exotic and Flavorful Cabbage
…extended amount of time, but this variety resists bolting. Chinese cabbage field When you plant your Chinese cabbage will depend on the type you choose to grow. Most plants do…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…the field for extended periods of time. Producers who filed a prevented planting claim and planted an FSA-certified cover crop, with the potential to be harvested qualify for a $15…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…Native, Hispanic, Asian, and Pacific Islander communities. The deadline for applications is August 15, 2019. See the request for applications for full details. OPPE will host two teleconferences during the…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…necessary to get the report completed, through clearance and to Congress by the December 21 deadline. Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP): On April 18, 2019, AMS announced the…
Right Fertilizer for the Ultimate Tomato Harvest
…the base of your plants. As it rains or you water your plants, the granules release nutrients into your soil. For extended fertilizing, choose slow release formulas, which release nutrients…
Chinese Trade Negotiations to Continue at G20 Summit
…extended meeting next week at the G-20 in Japan,” said President Trump via Twitter. Delegates from both countries will begin talks before the meeting between President Trump and President Jinping…