In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Horchata with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Qts Water 2 C Arborio Rice 2…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA) – Farmers and ranchers with expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts may now re-enroll in certain CRP continuous signup practices or, if eligible, select a one-year contract extension. USDA’s…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
…Agriculture (CDFA), California Natural Resources Agency, and California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal EPA) are tasked with drafting recommendations for meeting future water needs of the state. The agencies are urging…
Chinese Trade Negotiations to Continue at G20 Summit
…at the G20 summit. The White House released a statement that said “the two leaders discussed the importance of leveling the playing field for U.S. farmers, workers, and businesses through…
Farm Bureau Endorses Senate Water Legislation
(CFBF) Water legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate recognizes the continued crisis facing water reliability in the West, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF endorsed the Drought Resiliency…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-20-19
…supporting FFA. They started this last year and it was a success so they are bringing it back. All proceeds go to California Future Farmers of America scholarships. About the…
Almond Update: FORE! Support California FFA June 27
…spots left for golfers in the tournament and several opportunities for sponsorships to support the California Future Farmers of America. The golf tournament is just one of the many fundraisers…
Section 18 Approved for Transform Use in Cotton
The Section 18 for Transform has officially been approved for lygus control in California cotton. The product will be available for use through October this year. The availability of the…
‘Young Farmers Success Act’ to Relieve Agricultural Student Loan Debt
…offered to teachers, nurses, and other public servants. HR 3232 would extend the debt forgiveness provisions to farmers and ranchers. A survey conducted by the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC)…
Stringent, Discretionary Enforcement of CalOSHA Safety Standards
Farmers and ranchers are being encouraged to enhance their protocols related to safety standards as California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CalOSHA) steps up its enforcement. AgSafe President and…
Squaring Off Against the Unknown, California Hemp Grower Bets Big
…by a coalition of farmers excited for the California hemp industry to develop, planting 100 certified acres of organic hemp in Los Angeles County with aims to expand further. As…
Western View: Honoring Old Bill
…back from their wanderings, but Old Bill always did, returning to civilization with a full load of pelts to sell. Sometimes he’d go to California to steal a herd of…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
…help with the development of customized solutions for farmers at a local level. “We’re making good progress on integrating the acquired agriculture business, and are now starting to implement a…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Assistance Available Through UCCE
…the Healthy Soils Program, the State Water Efficiency and Energy Program, as well as the Alternative Manure Management Program all offer farmers and ranchers a multitude of different benefits. However,…