A new guide has just been released to help farmers sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has released an update to its Farmers’…
Almond Update: National Names Headline General Sessions Next Week
The Virtual 2020 Almond Conference is next week and the Almond Board of California has confirmed some well-known and highly respected names to headline their general sessions. ABC’s Senior Director…
USDA Updates Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency recently published an update to the Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility rule. Changes were initially made to the rule back in…
Best Mushroom Growing Kits for the Beginning Gardner
Some of the best mushroom growing kits for the beginning gardner. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you love eating mushrooms, why wouldn’t you want to try…
Low Initial Water Allocation Released for State Water Project Again
…is based on disappointing data coming from DWR’s eight precipitation stations in Northern California. Rainfall totals for October were a record low at zero percent of the average. November fared…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-02-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering animal activists not hindered by pandemic, details on how…
Prop 15 Failure Fueled by Rural Counties
Prop 15 failed on the November ballot and it was primarily due to rural county votes. Proposition 15 would have changed property taxes from being based on the purchase price…
Less Than 10 Days Left to Apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
There are less than 10 days left to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2). The program provides direct relief to producers who continue to encounter challenges…
OGS Grower Roundtable Coming Up Next Week
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) is hosting an online event in lieu of its annual Organic Grower Summit (OGS). The virtual event is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9 at 10 a.m….
Fruits and Veggies You Should Never Store Together
Some fruits and veggies you should never store together. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Storing your food properly is one of the keys to extending its life….
Challenge Brought Against Proposed Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir
A coalition of conservation groups is working to prevent the development of a dam in the Del Puerto Canyon. The proposed Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir would reportedly store more than…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID safety standards, the importance of responding to ag…
Beet Curly Top Virus in Tomatoes Somewhat Manageable in 2020
It appears that beet curly top virus in tomatoes was somewhat manageable for California growers in 2020. Vegetable crops Farm Advisor for Fresno County, Tom Turini explained that the virus…
Importance of Grape Crush Report During Heavy Wildfire Year
Determining the data for the annual grape crush report could be a little complicated this year. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) issues the Grape Crush Report every year and…