…for making compost. An on-farm composting working group is being established which CAFF will be working with in the distribution of information on best management practices and FDA/National Organic Program…
Almond Matters: Implementing Your Fungicide Plan
…available to growers who need to make a fungicide treatment. Burkdoll noted that the guidelines from the University of California Integrated Pest Management program are a great resource for developing…
Producers Seeing Farm Vision with NRCS Conservation Support
…the land’s physical challenges into a stewardship example with the help of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Ron and Judy found out about NRCS from a flyer and enlisted the…
HLB Quarantine Regulation Change to Further Protect California Citrus
…of ACP on those shipments as well. Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program Operations Subcommittee Chairman Keith Watkins said in a release, “By potentially shipping psyllids into an area known…
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
…because they’re trying to put together a program with limited funds that’s very complex,” said CCM President and CEO Casey Creamer. “We know USDA has a tough job ahead of…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
…the solution. The Department has the opportunity to help address both unfortunate consequences described above through a voucher program that would deepen the relationships between farmers and food banks, allowing…
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
…for the fish in California rice fields. The project is largely being funded through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in an effort to develop the process on a larger…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…day as part of CalFresh Health Living, UC’s nutrition and physical activity program. In Imperial County, 4-H program representative Anita Martinez is leading cooking demonstrations and organizing 4-H All Stars…
Critical Timing for Vine Mealybug Management
…have a field that has a chronic infestation, which means that you had a problem last year with this pest, its best to develop a program in advance.” Controlling vine…
USDA Taking Feedback on Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…August 1. Industry members and other stakeholders are being asked to identify the most important innovation opportunities for the future of agricultural productivity and environmental conservation. Input from the agricultural…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
…counted as milk marketings for the Dairy Revenue Production or actual marketings for the Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy programs. “The market realities of the COVID-19 era demand solutions, and…
Still Time to Apply for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
…challenges presented by the coronavirus, CDFA extended the grant application deadline to Monday, April 27. The Dairy Digester Research and Development Program and the Alternative Manure Management Program are funded…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…AFBF proposes that USDA should begin purchasing dairy, beef, pork, and poultry products to be distributed in food and nutrition programs. Other suggestions include creating a voucher program through the…
$5 Billion in Relief Sought for Produce Market Stabilization Program
A significant number of industry groups are seeking financial relief for the produce supply chain through a comprehensive Produce Market Stabilization Program. Nearly 90 industry organizations representing a variety of…