…round of funding. CDFA has received $28 million from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund in 2019, to award grants for agricultural management practices that promote soil health through sequestering carbon and…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
…what women landowners need in California to help them implement conservation practices and keep their farm operations viable.” AFT California has plans to host three conservation learning circles in 2020,…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…the office,” said Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “With smaller margins and increased feed costs, DMC has resulted in almost $230 million in payments disbursed….
Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
…to undersell U.S. producers. Key Provision: Biotechnology For the first time, the agreement specifically addresses agricultural biotechnology – including new technologies such as gene editing – to support innovation and reduce…
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…Western Growers, the Produce Marketing Association, Bayer CropScience, SISC, Sustainable Conservation, The Monterey County Sustainability Working Group and Measure to Improve. The event is intended to offer actionable information to…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…water, but the 2015 Waters of the United States rule was unreasonable and unworkable. It made conservation more difficult and created huge liabilities for farmers. “No regulation is perfect, and…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…programs and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation. FSA is committed to implementing these changes as quickly and effectively as possible, and today’s updates are part of meeting that goal. For…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…addition, the Emergency Conservation Program provides funding and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland damaged by natural disasters and help put in place methods for water conservation during severe…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-09-19
…Affairs Ted McKinney recent comments on trade, a study that found conservation cover to be economically beneficial for almond orchards and how prior work set California strawberries up for international…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…be used in hemp production are existing insecticides and fungicides from Agro Logistic Systems, Marrone Bio Innovations, and Hawthorne Hydroponics. “EPA is taking the next step toward registering crop protection…
Energy Efficiency Investments to Assist Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarding grants for projects to reduce energy costs for farmers, ag producers, as well as rural-based businesses and institutions. A total of…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…we are hopeful that we will get more folks in the door,” USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey said in a press release. “At this point…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…are cost effective. It will be facilitated by Joseph McIntyre of Ag Innovations based in Sebastopol, Calif. CalEPA, CDFA, and DPR will serve in an advisory capacity. A roster of…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…mostly corn, soybeans and wheat. “Agricultural producers across the country are facing significant challenges and tough decisions on their farms and ranches,” USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation…