…soil slightly acidic. Give them plenty of space between other plants to prevent overcrowding and diseases. Only plant them next to favorable companions, such as lettuce, beets, carrots, or radishes….
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and front-line grocery workers for pandemic-related health and safety costs. A total of $700 million is being made available to support the new program through the Consolidated…
Development of A Statewide Pesticide Notification System Moves Forward
…safety is a paramount concern for farmers and ranchers. However, there are questions as to the necessity of a pesticide notification system that covers the state in its entirety. In…
House Ag Democrats Express Concern Regarding Biotech Trade Barriers
…agreement, China committed to predictable and consistent average timelines for regulating biotechnology products for import and agreed not to request information unnecessary for assessing the safety of a product for…
USDA Seeking Comments on Labeling Meat Derived from Animal Cells
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published…
Updates to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection to Benefit Organic Producers
Recent updates to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) plan will provide new benefits to organic producers. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has modified the WFRP…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-03-21
…supplies not just a problem in the U.S. and how Ventura County is prioritizing farmworker safety. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Navigable Waters Protection Rule Vacated by Federal Judge
…court simply accepted the plaintiffs’ assertions as true and did something that no other court has done in vacating the NWPR.” The Biden Administration had previously announced plans to replace…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…ranchers and processors are the world’s best and global demand for their products is a testament to their quality, safety and commitment to sustainability and has led to a projected…
Organic and Specialty Crop Insurance Purchases Increase Substantially
…include specific coverage for California and Florida citrus. The new Hurricane Insurance Protection – Wind Index is also a new insurance plan designed to help protect against crop losses incurred…
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million in Funding
…to state departments of agriculture to help support collaborative, multi-state projects that address issues of food safety, pests and disease, research, and marketing and promotion for specialty crops. “This program…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
…products. Some manufacturing and transportation costs are also eligible for reimbursement through the program. To apply for the program, a Dairy Donation and Distribution Plan will need to be submitted….
CALAMP Assistance Available to California Farmers and Ranchers
…advocate for one party or the other, but we sit down and try to work out installment payment plans that might be able to help. Sometimes some of the creditors…
USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Advancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2
The Department of Agriculture is dedicating $300 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to conduct surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging and zoonotic diseases. The effort aimed at susceptible…