…week FSA is issuing approximately $850 million in rice payments,” said Peterson. “These payments are part of the $8 billion in 2016 ARC and PLC payments that started in October…
Celebrating National Pumpkin Day
…Celebrating National Pumpkin Day It’s the holiday fruit that grabs everyone’s attention this time of year, and every October 26th, Americans celebrate National Pumpkin Day. Scientists believe that pumpkins originated…
Celebrating National Bologna Day
Cathy Isom fills us in about a national celebration for a popular deli treat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Bologna Day Every year on October…
Seven Northern California Counties Affected by Wildfires to receive D-SNAP
…worked in Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Sonoma and Yuba Counties at the time the wildfires began on October 8, 2017; have been affected by the disaster, and meet certain…
Rural Mainstreet Index Fears Farm Foreclosure Threat to Banks
The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index is still below growth-neutral, which it has been for some time. The index jumped six points from September to October, but low crop prices…
Senate Ag Committee Sends Ibach, Northey to Full Senate
…well at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.” The Senate Ag Committee held a hearing on the nominees back on October 5. Both nominees have the full support of more than…
SNAP Recipients Affected by Northern California Wildfires Receive USDA Relief
…codes in Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Sonoma and Yuba counties will automatically receive a replacement of 60 percent of their October SNAP benefit. These replacement benefits are intended to cover…
California Produce Getting Legislative Support
…State on October 14. AB-822, “Institutional purchasers: sale of California produce,” was introduced by Assemblywoman Anna Caballero, from Salinas. The governor had 977 bills up for his consideration, signing a…
‘Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner’ Once Again
…and was officially launched October 9 with a new website and online-only advertisements highlighting the updated technology used in beef production. Traditional means of advertising have not been extremely successful…
WOTUS Jurisdiction Case Reaches Supreme Court
…hear the case regarding which venue will hold the authority. The Justices finally began hearing opening remarks on October 11th. A decision on where future challenges to rules established in…
Still Time to Register for California Avocado Society’s Annual Meeting
The California Avocado Society’s Annual Meeting started on Friday, October 20th, and goes through Saturday, October 21st in Ventura. The event features a field tour and evening reception on Friday,…
Celebrating National Liqueur Day
…on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Liqueur Day Every year on October 16th America celebrates National Liqueur Day. This particular beverage holiday recognizes the myriad classes and flavors of…
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
…out of the interior delta and on the correct migration pathway. These requirements include additional Delta Cross Channel gate closures in October; new Old and Middle River reverse flow limits…
Quota Implementation Plan Explained at Upcoming Meetings
…and will also provide a description of the program. The informational presentations will be concise to provide sufficient time for questions from those in the dairy industry. On October 16…