…designed for San Joaquin Valley farmers and community members to voice concerns about SGMA and share their visions of future landscapes in their community. The English workshop is scheduled for…
Week in Review: HLB Concerns in San Diego and Groups Challenge Emergency COVID Protocols
…have been put in place in response to COVID-19. A team of researchers has detailed the value that by-products provide when used in California dairy feed. A federal judge has…
The California Kitchen: Pot Roast 2021
Pot Roast 2021 In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to preparePot Roast 2021 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 Pound of Prime…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…and Guam. California is set to receive a significant portion of the funding support from USDA. “State governments, academic institutions, and other essential cooperators across the country use these USDA…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
…CRP recently marked its 35-year anniversary, having served farmers and other landowners engaged in conservation since it was signed into law in 1985. The program has helped sequester an average…
APHIS Report Shows Agricultural Animals Do Not Pose Risk for Coronavirus
…agriculture. “We were able to establish that farmers’ cattle and some other animals were not affected by the disease,” said Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach. “We’re…
E&J Gallo, Constellation Deal Finally Done
…brands and reduces the purchase price from $1.7 billion to the final $810 million. The acquisition includes wineries in California, Washington, and New York and a brand of health products made…
USDA Extends Flexibilities Amid Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic
…the agency recognizes the challenges American farmers and ranchers are facing because of the pandemic and is extending crop insurance flexibilities. Relief provided for electronic notifications and signatures has been…
Rice Growers Have Until January 11 to Apply for Bid4Birds Habitat Program
…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…
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…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…that supports American farmers and families in need has helped USDA to distribute more than 132 million boxes of food since it first began. “This new round of Farmers to…
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
…APHIS’ employees continued to provide great service and support for the country’s farmers, ranchers, and citizens. Protecting American agriculture requires constant vigilance and effort, and APHIS employees found safe, effective,…
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…