…Program (CFAP). USDA indicated that the commodity could not be included in CFAP because of a lack of acceptable data to clearly illustrate losses. Vice President of Washington Operations for…
Multiple Wildfires Rip Through San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties
…a firefighter who is working his second straight 24-hour shift,” said James. Cal Fire has noted that their resources have been maxed out and the department is seeking additional assistance…
Conservation at Work: Benefits of Irrigation Water Management
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide valuable assistance for producers looking to improve irrigation water management. NRCS staff can help craft an efficient irrigation plan to maximize the…
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
…establishing a manure SDI system. Cost-share funding made possible through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) plays a significant role in investment return. Through assistance provided by EQIP, annual per…
Organic Systems Plan Being Considered for Healthy Soils Program
…Systems Plan to be considered under CDFA’s Technical Assistance Program. The EFA SAP is also interested in hearing other options that may not have been considered. Written public comments on…
Week in Review: Infected ACP in Commercial Grove and New Winery Wastewater Requirements
…been proposed which could present significant challenges for wineries. USDA recently made more commodities eligible for assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The future of California’s dairy quota is…
Working Together: Walnut Growers Added to CFAP Direct Payments
…Listen to Kulkarni’s full interview. Working Together: Walnut Growers Added to CFAP Direct Payments About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-12-20
…petition for QIP referendum, and USDA announcing an update to the CFAP eligible commodities list. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Organic Certification Assistance Changes for 2020
Federal assistance for organic certification is open, but there is a decrease in funding caps for this season. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the application period for its Organic Certification Cost…
CFAP Deadline Extended; More Commodities Added
Another group of commodities has been added to those covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also announced that the CFAP deadline has…
Pandemic Aid Concerns Raised by Lawmakers and Industry Members
…CFAP’s August 28, 2020 deadline.” INDUSTRY MEMBERS WEIGH-IN ON CFAP The upcoming deadline for pandemic aid has also been a cause for concern for several agricultural groups. A total of…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering assistance to the industry for those experiencing coronavirus hardships. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is authorizing extended deadlines for payments. The Farm…
Week in Review: Concerns About AB 2959 and Increases in Farm Complaints
…areas as more people remain home due to coronavirus safety guidelines. The cotton industry remains hopeful that federal assistance is on the way. California pistachio production continues to inch north…
California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”
…Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to provide some relief to growers. “We’re holding out hope. We think we made a good case for pima. It certainly met the criteria, there…