…funding support should be used. Isom cited a lack of specific information presented during the workshop as being particularly problematic for the cotton industry. “If we have a case of…
FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in ARC and PLC Programs
…fact sheet or our 2014-2018 farm bills comparison fact sheet. Online ARC and PLC election decision tools are available at www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. To enroll, contact your FSA county office for an appointment. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency…
Beef Quality Assurance Program Continues Impressive Growth
…its online learning system. The online option was introduced by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, in early 2017. Since the BQA program was initiated…
Almond Update: First ‘In The Orchard’ Workshops of 2020 Prep Growers for Pollination
…first set of the ‘In The Orchard’ workshops on pollination and cover crops. ABC’s Industry Relations Specialist Rebecca Bailey said the workshops are great, free events held around the state…
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
…online for review, with information on how to submit written feedback available at the Water Resilience website. The public will have until Friday, February 7 to provide feedback on the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Farming in the New Normal workshop, development of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-26-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the annual walnut conference, a workshop to the address…
Hmong-Language Pesticide Safety Videos Available from DPR
…is now available to view for free online. The videos were made possible with funding from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and were produced by Fresno State and…
Workshop to Address New Climate Reality for Farmers
A new workshop will be exploring how farming operations can adapt and thrive in a new climate reality. Hosted by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and several organizing partners,…
Trump Administration Taking on New Trade Front
…been considered in Austria, Italy, and Turkey where similar taxes on online economic activity have been enacted. Another trade front is also being considered in Brazil and Argentina, with the…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…of CalAgJobs, an online listing of employment opportunities in California agriculture. Crook A licensed timber operator, Crook is a vice president of a family timber business in Groveland and a…
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
…of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency, this combination of online and in-person trainings is designed specifically for individuals who interact with farmers and ranchers. It provides participants the skills to understand…
USDA/NASS Prepares for 2019 Organic Survey
…organic farming in the 2017 Census of Agriculture will receive a unique survey code. Responses can be submitted online and will be represented in the important, once-every-five-year data. The Organic…
Things You Can Repurpose as Planters
…used for growing lots of fresh vegetables. Used ones can easily be found for $40 or less online. Old sinks and tubs also make really cool planters. Not only can…