…farms and ranches by providing producers tools to utilize across their working farmlands.” The NRCS uses CIG to work with partners to accelerate transfer and adoption of promising technologies and…
CDFA Now Accepting Temporary Cannabis Licensing Applications
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) CalCannabis program has officially launched its online licensing system and is now accepting applications for temporary commercial cannabis licenses for cultivators, nurseries…
Emergency Request for ACP Regional Quarantine Amendment
…will apply to all citrus shipments moving between bulk citrus regional ACP quarantine zones. Under the regional quarantine amendment, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be providing…
Farm City Newsday, Monday, 12-18-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
FCA Reports on Agricultural Economic Conditions
…policy could affect farm income and the ability of farmers to manage risk. Concerns remain about whether or not farmers have enough liquidity to cover farm expenses and pay loans….
Coalition Wants Federal Ag Budget to Increase
…budget has fallen by 20 percent, while most other allocations have either grown or not faced the same depth of cuts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Republican Governors Meet VP About NAFTA
…meet with Pence. Like agriculture, they also want the administration to make sure they keep access to North American markets open. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Decline to Get Involved in USDA/GIPSA Suit
…farmers declined to join in on the lawsuit filed by the Organization for Competitive Markets and Democracy Forward. People from both groups said they approached approximately 30 farmers about joining…
The Western View: Red Combines
…a combine to harvest allowed a few men to do the job of dozens more. It brought the industrial revolution to the family farm, and that farm could feed many…
USDA Highlights $40 Million in Infrastructure Investments in Rural Communities
…water and storm water resources, energy production and generation, and electricity transmission. They will benefit nearly 265,000 residents. The investments are supporting projects in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa,…
CDFA Announces Funding for Dairy Digester Development Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). The program, which is funded through California Climate Investment…
Available Positions on 2018 Almond Board of Directors
Almond Board of California (ABC) announced January 20, 2018 as the deadline for filing nomination petitions for two independent grower member positions and two independent grower alternate positions on the…
Farm City Newsday, Friday, 12-15-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Report Outlines BayerAG-Monsanto Merger Impact
A research document released by Farmers and Families First shows the proposed BayerAG-Monsanto merger would reduce competition and increase cost for farmers. The white paper says the deal would create…