…is updating California’s water infrastructure. By improving the WIFIA funding program, this legislation helps California’s water community move forward with critical water infrastructure investments.” The act was introduced by Congressman…
GAO Report Details How Trade Aid Payments Were Distributed
…to provide relief for farmers struggling with trade complications with China. In 2019, the maximum payment amount was doubled to $250,000 for each type of commodity. A total of about…
Federal Wildfire Bill Receives Support from Ag Groups
…The federal wildfire bill is being heard in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining. A companion bill has also been introduced…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-22-20
…process tomatoes, and an upcoming online workshop to discuss wildlife damage management. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet…
Challenges to Raising Peafowl on Your Farm
Some challenges to raising Peafowl on your farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Vivek Doshi on Unsplash Peafowl are uniquely large and gorgeous birds but…
U.S. Tariffs on China Violate Trade Rules According to WTO
…to defend itself against unfair trade practices, and the Trump Administration will not let China use the WTO to take advantage of American workers, businesses, farmers, and ranchers.” In its…
New Farmers.gov Feature Allows Entities to Conduct Online Business with USDA
…in the coming weeks. “Here at NRCS, we are committed to providing excellent customer service, whether it’s through our network of USDA Service Centers across the country or online at…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
The announcement of a second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) brought with it the inclusion of more crops and commodities. Many California growers were left out of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CFAP 2 enrollment, Fresno County grape growers working through…
Fresno County Grape Growers Press On Amidst Smokey Conditions
…are trying to do everything they can to work with their vintners to get the winegrapes out of the field because there is just a concern ash may continue to…
Reasons to Consider Raising Peafowl on Your Farm
Some reasons to consider raising peafowl on your farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by skeeze from Pixabay Peafowl, also knows as Peacocks are easily recognizable…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Protecting Grape Pruning Wounds From Disease
…of their vines is protecting those grape pruning wounds. Eskalen and his team started to look at biological options compared to chemical controls for growers to apply after pruning. He…
Struggles of California Cotton Growers Demonstrated by Drop in Acreage
…are struggling due to conditions created by COVID-19. “We think that cotton out of all commodities has probably been impacted the most because it wasn’t just a price reduction, it’s…
CFAP 2 Application Window Begins September 21
…Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The three categories for payments through CFAP 2 are price trigger commodities, flat-rate crops, and sales commodities. “America’s agriculture communities are resilient, but still…