The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making improvements to its online portal to help better manage conservation activities. New self-service features available on Farmers.gov will help farmers and ranchers…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
…can be submitted online. USDA will take the information that is submitted and will ultimately make a decision on ELS cotton eligibility after reviewing the comments. A decision on the…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
…Detailed information about ARC and PLC is available through USDA’s online portal. USDA Service Centers such as FSA county offices remain open for business by phone appointment. Signed contracts can…
Almond Update: Volunteer Opportunities Help Growers Stay Connected
…of ABC’s website. All Statements of Interest should be completed using the online form provided. Industry members with questions can email Lynn Jordan at the Almond Board. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
Fictitious Pickup Details Show Criminals Getting Deceptive
…The two recent thefts showed that criminals are getting creative with this tactic. WAPA is reporting that the loads posted to an online forum where a fake hauler signed up…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
…of commodities are all eligible for producers of agricultural commodities are all eligible for CFAP payments. Producers can find more information about the CFAP application process online, as well as…
Registration Available for Grazing and Prescribed Burning Online Workshop
An online workshop covering grazing and prescribed burning is coming up next month. Registration information is available online for the one-hour virtual workshop covering two grants related to fire. Livestock…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-01-20
…walnuts, food preservation techniques available online from UCCE, and looking at grazing cover crops in organic systems. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Remote Food Safety Audits Available for Leafy Greens
…online platform will allow for less personal interaction and keep farmers and auditors safer as a result. While some on-farm aspects of a food safety audit will still need to…
Application Process for USDA Direct Payments Begins May 26
…be accepted through Friday, August 28. Information about the application process is being made available online by USDA. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Resilience 2020 Campaign Highlights Resolve of California Ranchers
…online resource has been set up to help keep consumers and industry members informed about the work being done to navigate the difficulties that have arisen related to COVID-19. The…
Lemon Market Sours, Diversification Saving Ventura Grower
…sales by shifting to online platforms or farmers’ markets, but those options may not be feasible for all operations. “We’re just not set up to function that way. We’re talking…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
…their application for the program through the online portal. “America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers need the same help that other American businesses need during this unprecedented time,” U.S. Department of…
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…an online survey form between April 7 and April 21. More than 500 responded. Nearly 57% of respondents said they had lost customers or sales during the pandemic, with most…