…to go to college, and she believes that getting the right education is vital to making a difference and achieving goals. A diligent honor roll student with a 3.8 GPA,…
NRCS Partnership to Enhance San Joaquin Valley Water Efficiency
…of the key elements of the initiative include data analysis, developing conservation plans, and working to implement on-farm conservation practices. “We are going to be protecting farmland through conservation easements…
CDFA Announces New Dates for Stop QIP Petition Hearing
…The internet link and call-in information will be made available as the hearing date approaches. The hearing is based on a petition from the STOP QIP Tax Coalition which calls…
Growing Matters: Knowing Your Surroundings When Applying Product
…brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, an initiative reminding farmers and applicators to follow stewardship best practices to protect pollinators and other wildlife. Visit growingmatters.org for more information….
Growing Matters: Label Rate and Applicator Training Importance
…training. Listen to Bultemeier’s full interview. This was a message from the BeSure campaign brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, an initiative reminding farmers and applicators to follow…
Newsom Expanding Farm to Family Program
…CAFB to further support the Farm to Family Program.” The initiative is part of a $15 million campaign to enhance the program through the end of 2020. The increased funding…
‘More Meaningful Consultation’ Needed for New Regulations
Multiple groups representing a broad array of industries have taken issue with the continued rollout of new regulations, despite much of the state being shut down in relation to COVID-19. …
Growing Matters: Protecting Pollinators as Applications Increase
…full interview. Growing Matters: Protecting Pollinators as Applications Increase This was a message from the BeSure campaign brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, an initiative reminding farmers and…
Growing Matters: Labels Protect Producers and Beneficials During Foliar Applications
…stewardship. Listen to Gilcrease’s interview. The BeSure! program by the Growing Matters Coalition is an initiative reminding farmers and applicators to follow stewardship best practices to protect pollinators and other wildlife. Visit growingmatters.org for more information….
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
…them and we want to be as helpful as we possibly could as they begin to roll out this program.” Lemons appear to have taken the biggest hit since the…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…to expand paid sick leave for farmworkers, provide hazard pay and extend a tax credit to farmers who offer overtime work to their workers. In addition, it would expedite temporary…
Farmers Could Potentially Be Looking at Another MFP Roll Out
There’s been talk of potentially issuing another round of Market Facilitation payments to farmers due to the Coronavirus. American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says the Coronavirus has complicated things…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-24-20
…the COVID-19 outbreak, walnuts being showcased as a healthful indulgence and the FDA launching the “What’s In It for You?” initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories…
Almond Update: Incentives Help Pay for Upgrades, Orchard Recycling
…Quality Initiative (NAQI), which can help growers replace high polluting engines in certain counties. ABC’s Principle Analyst Jesse Roseman said the second is the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Healthy…