Like many other events, the 2020 Almond Conference has pivoted to a virtual format due to COVID-19 restrictions. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a unique way for the industry…
CFAP 2 Application Window Begins September 21
…the USDA’s farmers.gov/cfap webpage. Farmers and ranchers will be able to apply for CFAP 2 at USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices. USDA will be hosting a virtual workshop…
UC Cooperative Extension and Colusa RCD launch ‘Soil Health Connection’
University of California Cooperative Extension and the Colusa County Resource Conservation District announce the launch of the Soil Health Connection, an informative outreach YouTube channel. The channel hosts virtual discussions and interviews with leading…
Registration Available for Alfalfa and Forage Virtual Field Day
…the Alfalfa and Forage Virtual Field Day beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event will open with a panel discussion highlighting field research on industrial hemp, different types of sorghum and…
National Preparedness Month Webinars from UCCE
…Wednesday, September 2 and will be hosted by Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor for Fresno and Madera Counties, Rebecca Ozeran. The virtual event is titled ‘Emergency Preparedness for Livestock Owners.’…
Dairy Quota Saga Getting Closer to Final Outcome
…a petition seeking a referendum to suspend Chapter 3.5 of the California Food and Agriculture Code, effectively terminating QIP. After two days of virtual hearings back in June, Administrative Law…
Range Camp Moves to An Online Format This Year
…their management at Elkus Ranch in Half-Moon Bay. Because of COVID-19, this year’s event has been moved to a virtual format. Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor Devii Rao talked about…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
…bill is going to create a new emergency grant program to help offset the massive losses our fairs are experiencing,” Harder said during a virtual press event. “States can apply…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including AFBF seeking farmworker protection in COVID aid, a virtual…
Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
…biostimulants and other biologicals for disease management.” The webinar will begin with an introduction at 8:00 a.m. followed by several 20-minute presentations. The virtual event is scheduled to conclude around…
FFA Celebrates 2020 Graduates Through Forever Blue Network
The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization has been celebrating graduates through its new online platform. Earlier this year, the National FFA Organization introduced a new virtual network as…
Complex Process to Determine Fate of California Dairy Quota Continues
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently held a virtual hearing related to one of several initiatives looking to make changes to the California dairy quota program. Several…
Registration Available for Grazing and Prescribed Burning Online Workshop
An online workshop covering grazing and prescribed burning is coming up next month. Registration information is available online for the one-hour virtual workshop covering two grants related to fire. Livestock…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-28-20
…ABC’s virtual tailgate that’s taking place next month, and research to combat Vine Mealybug. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…