…update on the pace of this year’s cotton harvest, and a deep dive into the events of the upcoming Almond Conference. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…months. Production Research Delivers Short- and Long-Term Benefits The CWB continued investment in research programs to maintain competitiveness in walnut production and processing, as well as invested in applied projects…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…Requirements: Micro Farm minimizes underwriting and recordkeeping requirements, and producers will not have to report expenses and individual commodities. · Post-production Revenue: Producers can include post-production activities as revenue, such as washing and…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…in so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-26-21
…to bolster organic production in California, and expectations for ag export values. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…and regional production where businesses can compete fairly, because a greater share of the profit will go to those growing, harvesting, and preparing our food.” “The strength of America’s agricultural…
Bonnie Confirmed as USDA Undersecretary
…nominee means that Bonnie is the new Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Stabenow says, “Democrats and Republicans praise Mr. Bonnie’s extensive credentials and commitments to tackling the climate crisis…
‘Good Surprise’ for Off-Year of Pistachio Production
It appears that pistachio production will be substantial this year. After an impressive year of production in 2020, pistachio growers were expecting an off-year in 2021. However, American Pistachio Growers…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a conversation about the surprising level of pistachio production, details about President Biden’s…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…enable partners to work with producers to test and adopt new climate-smart systems on their operations that support agricultural production and conserve natural resources, while also building climate resilience. This…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show contains reports on the surprising pistachio production expectation, the secondary impacts of the prohibition…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
…will allow more ag product to get to market quicker and more efficiently. It will also help our infrastructure keep pace with ag production; something that is essential at a…
New Alfalfa Pest Found in Low Desert Area
…for the entire alfalfa production system in the U.S.” While the new alfalfa pest has been found in multiple fields, Barman noted that is it not yet a critical concern….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-12-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features analysis of drought impacts on California ag production, information on assistance opportunities from…