…of tonnage with more trees coming into production. Certified Crop Advisor and Sustainability Specialist for Ultra Gro, Richard Kreps said that the trees orchards he’s seen have looked great so…
Proposed Prop 65 Action to Affect Certain Nut Products
…exorbitant. “It’s basically extortion the way that these attorneys work. Unfortunately, until they fix the Prop 65 law this is what we’re going to be faced with,” Isom noted. OEHHA…
Third Round of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
…available for the latest round of contracts. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded just over $856 million to 50 companies to help distribute boxes of produce to those…
California Conservation Project Receive $3.5 Million in Funding
…are delivering conservation in new and innovative ways, and by working together, we can harness our collective resources to produce greater results for conservation and agriculture.” The California conservation project…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Congress choosing to not replenish the CCC, Valley walnuts…
How to Get Started with Raising Peafowl
How to get started with raising Peafowl. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Mahnoor Qadri from Pixabay Peafowls are not picky eaters. Like chickens, they will…
WIFIA Improvement Act Looks to Assist Public Water Projects
…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…