…on risk management education funding, livestock market reporting, and producer training opportunities will be emphasized. New funding opportunities are being made possible by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s…
Governor Newsom Signs 30×30 Executive Order
…40 industry groups had voiced their opposition to the legislation. Several concerns were raised as to how the effort would affect housing, easements, and grazing. About the Author Brian German…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-15-20
…that looks at the relationship of grazing to fire severity and fuel load, and AFBF naming the Ag Innovation challenge finalists. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
USDA Releases Final CSP Rule Change
…updates that were part of the interim final rule. Payment rates for cover crop rotations have been increased and a new payment for advanced grazing management has been introduced. The…
Match.Graze Connects Landowners with Grazers
A new resource called Match.Graze is aimed at helping increase the amount of grazing done in California. The online platform connects landowners that have grazing needs with livestock owners. The…
Decorative Fences for Your Garden or Landscape
…keep out pests, keep in livestock, or protect plants. They create a sense of enclosure. They can also draw your eye onward or inward to make spaces feel more expansive…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-08-20
…2020 virtual almond conference, and research that uncovers how much grazing cattle do each year in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how livestock and dairy producers can apply for CFAP,…
California Fires Leave Livestock Producers with Work to Do in The Aftermath
…of the California Cattlemen’s Association, Mark Lacey explained that there will still be plenty of work to be done for livestock producers even after the fires are extinguished. “A lot…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…operation, FSA offers a number of disaster assistance programs to help offset eligible losses, including the Livestock Indemnity Program, Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, Emergency Conservation Program, Emergency Forest Restoration…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…latest knowledge on environmental sustainability practices with the older traditions of livestock grazing in Northern California,” Bailey said. “This is a progressive step that ties in ecological knowledge that can…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-31-20
…for operations in need through their ag commissioner. Brian German has reports on managing livestock in hot conditions and new safety protocols from LGMA. We also have the latest installment…
Mitigating Heat Stress on Beef Cattle Operations
…feeding schedules. “We also change the time of feeding to reduce heat stress. It’s very common for many livestock producers to feed their livestock at night,” Larios noted. “When their…
Producers Working Through Challenges of LNU Lightning Complex Fire
…miles of fencing. Tesconi pointed out that the logistical challenges for livestock producers can be particularly difficult during wildfires. Groups in the area have been working to assist with livestock…