…that less than 10 percent of the overall MFP support went to farming operations that produced specialty crops or dairy and hogs. California farmers received a total of approximately $317…
Federal Wildfire Bill Receives Support from Ag Groups
…to address the West’s catastrophic wildfire crisis.” Wildfires have burned more than three million acres in California alone this year, highlighting the need for more support for fire suppression efforts….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Governor Newsom signing Senate Bill 1383, mechanical weeding in…
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
A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel recently ruled that U.S tariffs on Chinese goods were in violation of certain international trade rules. Tariffs were placed on more than $200 billion…
New Farmers.gov Feature Allows Entities to Conduct Online Business with USDA
…farmers.gov where we have new self-service features related to our conservation programs,” said Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist in California. “We’re proud to announce that both farmers and ranchers acting as…
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
Fresno County grape growers are doing their best to work through the challenges created by the various wildfires. The multiple wildfires burning up and down California are leavening a significant…
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…
Struggles of California Cotton Growers Demonstrated by Drop in Acreage
…markets. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pink Bollworm Program has released the final mapped acreage for California cotton, which notes a significant decline. There was an overall decrease…
CFAP 2 Application Window Begins September 21
An additional $14 billion will be made available for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Signups for CFAP 2 will begin on September 21 and will…
Stakeholder Input Sought for Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…of sources. Farmers, trade associations, commodity boards, and any others involved in the supply chain or in the development of best management practices and technologies are encouraged to comment. The…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-18-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including labor cost and organic restrictions that are fueling mechanical…