…Tool will require the use of Microsoft Excel and a tutorial is available online. The online tool will calculate the estimated payment for feed transportation assistance but does not serve…
EPA, Army Announce Regional Roundtables on WOTUS
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army are calling on communities to propose roundtables to provide input on the implications of the new “WOTUS” rule. The regional…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
The California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan is being adjusted to provide more adequate coverage for farmers and ranchers. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued an order to…
The California Kitchen: Skillet Baked Chicken Thighs Untamed
…Salt Listen to Albert prepare Skillet Baked Chicken Thighs Untamed below. The California Kitchen: Skillet Baked Chicken Thighs Untamed For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…that included regional workshops, questionnaires, and advisory panels. Comments on the draft strategy will be accepted through November 9. The document will be used as a framework for increasing engagement…
VofV: Tackling Food Waste – Tech as the Watchdog of Quality Control
…out more at WGA.com. Imagine a world where every piece of fruit and vegetable you eat tastes as ripe as the day that it was picked or harvested. Hazel Technologies…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
…that help to make compost easily accessible to farmers, integrate other food waste strategies, and include food recovery efforts. A comprehensive list of funding recipients is available online. The grants…
New Loan Guarantee Initiative Launched by USDA
…American Rescue Plan Act will be provided to support the program. The investment is designed to spur hundreds of millions more in lending through community and private sector lenders. The…
VofV: Building Autonomous Farm Tractors…and Totally Winning
…out more at WGA.com. Will C-3PO and R2-D2 be working on the farm anytime soon? According to robotic tractor startup Bear Flag Robotics, the possibility may happen sooner rather than…
Health Bite: Fall Season Vegetables
…of vegetables. They come in many different colors, so eat a little of everything on the spectrum. This season, cauliflower, eggplant, sunchokes, green beans, Brussels sprouts, and more are ripe…
Mandatory Inspections Suspended for California Walnuts
…past year, it was discovered that many requirements of the Federal Marketing Order were already being met in complying with market demand. CWB Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Joshua…
District Court Allows R-CALF Lawsuit to Proceed
…a motion to dismiss by the USDA, writing that the ranchers have successfully alleged they have “associational standing” to challenge USDA’s practices. The case will proceed through discovery. R-CALF USA…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…added to a waiting list. Applications for the incentive programs are available online. “This is a significant amount of money that’s coming into the District and we really encourage growers…
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
…country of origin labeling (MCOOL) requirements for beef. MCOOL already applies to several other food commodities after being passed by Congress in the 2002 Farm Bill. Beef and pork were…