…further adoption within the industry. California accounts for 21 percent of all domestic milk production. The adoption of manure SDI presents another effective means for furthering California dairy conservation practices….
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is pleased to announce $640,000 in funding through Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). “Congratulations to the University of California Santa Barbara, Resource…
Cotton Industry Seeking Research Proposals
…Monday, August 24. The CCIRC is comprised of representatives from the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA), California Cotton Alliance, along with the Cotton Incorporated: State Support Committee. The…
Organic Systems Plan Being Considered for Healthy Soils Program
The Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel (EFA SAP) is contemplating some changes to the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The panel…
Chinese Purchasing Appears Strong Despite Tensions
…high demand situation, we expect to see basis increases enhance sorghum acres next year,” said Sorghum Checkoff Executive Director Florentino Lopez. “The U.S. Grains Council and Sorghum Checkoff remain fully…
2020 Grape Harvest Ramping Up Around California
Grape harvest ramped up around California last week. Sparkling wine grape harvest began last week for wineries around the state. Operations in the Napa and Central Coast regions reported some…
UCCE Rice Team Collecting Watergrass Samples
California rice growers are being encouraged to reach out to UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) if they are finding any watergrass in their fields. Over the next couple of weeks, the…
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…
Project Applications Being Accepted for National RCPP
…industry, water districts, universities, and state and local governments. After requesting public comment on the RCPP Critical Conservation Areas (CCAs) NRCS has announced several updates. The California Bay-Delta and the…
Industry Members Encouraged to Engage on SB 1383
Senate Bill 1383 is currently being considered in the California Assembly. The bill seeks to expand the reach of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Employers with as few as…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-14-20
Today’s Farm City Newsday has reports from Brian German on the HLB-positive Asian citrus psyllid found in a southern California commercial citrus grove and how that isn’t necessarily surprising. Danielle…
The California Kitchen: Broccolini Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Broccolini Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 Bunches of Broccolini 3 T Vegetable…
Working Together: Walnut Growers Added to CFAP Direct Payments
Federal aid for producers impacted by COVID-19 will now include the California walnut industry. USDA announced additional commodities that qualify for direct grower payments through the Farm Service Agency (FSA),…
Almond Update: Flexible Groundwater Recharge Could Be A SGMA Answer
At last year’s Almond Conference, local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies were being finalized, and the discussion around sustainable plans was looking at every possible idea. Grower and California State Board of…