…Programs Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a press release. “Since 2006 when the program began, USDA has invested more than $953 million through these block grants to fund…
New Coverage Options Under California FAIR Plan Begin February 1
…Plan of Operations for the FAIR Plan were made in November 2021, doubling coverage limits for protection programs. Coverage limits had previously remained largely unchanged for more than 20 years….
Agronomic Minute: Wet Weather Creates Ideal Conditions for Grape Diseases
…10-14 days if pressure is really high,” said Smith. Spray programs will generally begin sometime between February and March with bud break timing varying across California. Smith noted two to…
Blong Xiong to Lead USDA’s Farm Service Agency in California
…the delivery of FSA programs to agricultural producers in California. These commodity, conservation, credit, and disaster assistance programs ensure a safe, affordable, abundant, and nutritious food, fiber, and fuel supply…
MSOB: Understanding Bacillus-Based Products and Grower Needs
…and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM programs, visit MarroneBio.com….
Almond Matters: Finishing Dormancy Programs with Bloom on The Horizon
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, bloom is a few weeks away and growers are finishing up their dormancy programs in orchards. Sanitation efforts and dormant applications…
Agronomic Minute: Adding Biosolutions to Cropping Systems
…an addition to other crop management programs. Because they are naturally derived products, they can provide a unique mode of action outside of conventional materials and help mitigate instances of…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
Conservation opportunities available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are being improved and expanded. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has made adjustments to various programs to help further…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
…The document also features individual growers who have implemented recharge programs on their operations. Many early adopters noted concern for the availability and reliability of water moving forward. Growers featured…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
…burden on employers on costs associated with COVID-19.” The $750 million will be dispersed into several investments. Those investments include $180 million for water conservation programs, $30 million for ground…
Newsom’s California Blueprint Includes $750 Million for Drought Response
…conservation programs. Grants would be made available to water suppliers for improving water efficiency, addressing leaks, and providing efficiency-related mapping and training. An investment of $145 million will also be…
Biden, Vilsack Speak at American Farm Bureau Convention
…states. In Kansas, farmers weren’t shy about sharing their concerns around livestock markets. And in Puerto Rico, the power of farm bill programs to strengthen farmers was on full display.”…
CAWG President John Aguirre to Step Down After 12 Years
…plant pest and disease programs and for a revamped agricultural guestworker program, obtained relief for winegrape growers from the Food and Drug Administration’s produce safety rule, and secured federal money…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-31-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Animal Ag Alliance‘s focus on communication programs in 2022,…