…in partnership with the California Rice Commission (CRC). The Bid4Birds habitat program provides incentive payments to rice growers for shallow flooding of fields to help provide habitat for waterbirds. “California rice fields…
Almond Update: Why Register Your Farm with FSA?
There are several benefits for producers to register their farm with the Farm Service Agency whether you are applying for services at the time or not. Farm Service Agency’s Brooke…
ARB Offering Virtual One-Stop Trucking Information Event
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is offering an online workshop designed to be a one-stop-shop for information about vehicle regulations. The Virtual One-Stop Trucking event is scheduled to take…
Getting Rid of Stubborn Tree Stumps from Your Property
…the job done and it won’t require you to set anything on fire or to expose yourself to potentially caustic chemicals. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program…
USDA Extends Flexibilities Amid Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is helping producers affected by COVID-19 by offering more flexibility when it comes to insurance. RMA Administrator Martin Barbre said that…
H-2A Wage Freeze Blocked by Federal Judge Ruling
A federal judge has blocked the H-2A wage freeze that the Department of Labor (DOL) announced back in November. The DOL decision would have kept H-2A wages at 2020 rates…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…program. Funding for the additional round of the program has been made possible through the COVID-19 relief package that was included as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. The program…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the rejection of a recent Prop 12 challenge, 1,3D…
Important Reasons for Removing Tree Stumps
…such as termites or carpenter ants. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Important Reasons for Removing Tree Stumps Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Ag Biotech and Traditional Controls Combine to Eradicate Harmful Pest
…the National Academy of Sciences. The pest was particularly problematic for cotton producers in Arizona, California, Texas, and New Mexico. Growers had to apply pesticides as often as 25 times…
APHIS Staff Worked to Overcome Issues of Burdensome Year
…a year like no other,” USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said in a press release. “Even with the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Nut Growers Have Another Tool to Help with Disease Management
California nuts growers looking for other avenues for disease management have a new tool available to them. As bacterial and fungal issues continue exhibiting more resistance to certain products it…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-05-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the details of California’s Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grants, the…
Recycling Tips for Your Christmas Tree
…mulch. Find a recycling program in your area or find out when your city or non-profit programs will be offering no contact curbside pickup. There’s always a lake or pond…