…have had to cancel their fair this year. There is concern that some fairs could close permanently without some kind of assistance, which would have a significant impact on local…
Improvements Coming to the Livestock Insurance Program
…provide assistance to producers. The premium due dates will also be moved to the end of the endorsement period for cattle. The LGM insurance program had not historically made premium…
Conservation at Work: Prescribed Grazing and Tools To Do So
…assistance in helping producers draft and implement a prescribed grazing plan, detailing the forage potential of grazing land and what the best course of action may be to maximize its…
Almond Update: Dust Reduction Matters as Harvest Approaches
…Almond Board of California launched best management practices for growers to reduce dust. ABC put together resources about keeping your orchard floor clean, sweeper and pickup equipment recommendations, and assistance…
USDA Makes $15 Million Available for Farming Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the agency will be making approximately $15 million in funding support available for a farming assistance program designed to help socially disadvantaged…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
…healthy and vibrant forests is to address overcrowding. Smith said that NRCS has a host of assistance and outreach programs available to landowners. “It’s important for people to know that…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…Program. The ag spending bill also provides $68.2 billion in required mandatory spending for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which includes $3 billion for the program’s reserve fund. The bill…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-14-20
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage – AgNet News Hour The February 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused squarely on agricultural automation, return…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-13-20
Today’s show is filled with stories including the expansion of specialty crops now eligible for CFAP, a recap of the final citrus forecast that show a slight increase in California…
Week in Review: Understanding Sudden Vine Collapse, Addressing COVID in the Workplace
…their responsibilities should an outbreak of COVID-19 occur among the workforce. The Families Food Box Program is providing assistance for growers, families, and companies. Receive all the top agriculture news…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated the list of commodities that are covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Along with the expanded CFAP eligibility, USDA has…
Addressing A Coronavirus Outbreak Among Employees
…departments that may not have the resources to come out and to be that assistance, but you have to let them know what’s going on so that they can help…
California Almond Production Forecasted at Three Billion Pounds
…limbs breaking from windy conditions. The early summer conditions have provided assistance in crop development through the final stages. Almond production surveys began May 26 and concluded on June 26,…
NCC Efforts to Add Pima Cotton to CFAP
The National Cotton Council (NCC) has also taken action to help expand the coverage of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). As the U.S. Department of Agriculture reviews and updates…