An announcement that was recently made by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue detailed how the direct payments will be made to farmers and ranchers affected by COVID-19. The U.S….
Area-Wide Treatments Holding the Line for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
…insect moving that disease around their vineyards and them losing vines,” said Beth Stone-Smith, California Assistant State Plant Health Director with USDA. “The secondary piece is trying to stop the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-19-20
…Act and why California farmers are ‘bleeding cash’ due to the state’s recent quick policy decisions. Also, USDA has made changes to the organic reporting requirements, find out what you…
California Farmers Already ‘Bleeding Cash’ Dealing With Quick Policy Decisions
…crisis…There has to be more time to think these proposals through and not rush them over the finish line,” he said. Listen to the full radio report. California Farmers Already…
HEROES Act Bill Moves Forward to the Senate
…increases oversight of the program. The bill provides for an additional $16.5 billion for direct payments to farmers and ranchers as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Eligible…
New SECURE Rule Updates Biotech Regulations
…our farmers with the tools they need to produce the world’s safest, most abundant, and most affordable food supply, which will help us continue to Do Right and Feed Everyone…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-18-20
…implementation projects. Also, find out why the direct to consumer method isn’t always the best option for every California producer and hear how California ag is resilient amid the COVID…
Direct to Consumer Not An Option For Every California Producer
When the foodservice sector all but shut down from COVID-19 stay at home recommendations, many producers around the state started selling direct to consumers through farmers’ markets and direct mail….
CDFA Announces New Dates for Stop QIP Petition Hearing
A new date has been set for the hearing that may determine the future of the Quota Incentive Program (QIP) for dairy farmers. The California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Week in Review: New COVID Workers’ Compensation Rules, Another Record Year for Almonds
Governor Gavin Newsom has moved forward with plans for significant changes to the workers’ compensation system in California with regard to COVID-19. 2020 is shaping up to be another record…
The California Kitchen: Blackened Seared Ahi
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Blackened Seared Ahi with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 ~ 4oz Ahi Steaks TT…
Revised Budget Features Significant Cuts to Close $54 Billion Deficit
Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced the revised budget which reflects the turmoil COVID-19 is having on California’s economy. The May Revise details the funding priorities moving forward and features significant…
Regional Conversation Partnership Program Applications Accepted Through May 29
…under the 2018 Farm Bill that’s currently going through 2023,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in California. “The purpose of RCPP is to look at those watersheds or specific…
Historic $10 Million for CA Stewardship
Deadline for 2020 consideration is June 5 DAVIS, Calif., May 14, 2020 – The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) in California has received a historic $10 million to help farmers, ranchers…