…Leadership Program and has been an FFA chapter officer for the last three years. “Through all the speaking competitions and judging teams I have participated in, I can genuinely say…
FDA Stall Tactics Hurting U.S. Agriculture
…question were never intended for the food supply or to be presented for regulatory approval. They were part of a carefully controlled research program at a major university, and their…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…crop insurance program and the Nursery Value Select pilot crop insurance program. Under both nursery programs, hemp will be insurable if grown in containers and in accordance with federal regulations,…
Almond Update: Bee Friendly Farming Teaming Up With CASP
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) will strengthen its honey bee health practices by furthering its relationship with the Pollinator Partnership. Bee Friendly Farming is a certification the partnership has…
USDA Accepting Applications for ReConnect Program Funding
…providers and municipalities are all eligible to apply for funding through the program. USDA is making approximately $200 million available for grants through the program, as well as up to…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-04-20
…orchards with poor compact soil, if the Coronavirus will impact China’s phase-one agriculture purchase promises, how to apply for the second round of USDA’s ReConnet Program funding. Also, hear about…
Third MFP Payment Coming This Week
After anxiously waiting for the final tranche of the 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP), the third MFP payment should begin arriving in farmers’ bank accounts by the end of the…
California Snowpack ‘In Decent Shape’ According to Second 2020 Snow Survey
…different cooperators of the California Cooperative Snow Surveys program.” The second 2020 snow survey revealed a modest increase from a few weeks ago when the snow depth measured 33.5 inches….
UCANR to Establish First-Ever California Organic Institute
…sector. The new institute will build on the work already done by UC ANR’s Cooperative Extension and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. According to the most recent USDA Agricultural…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Preemergent Applications
…have been done by this time and a lot of guys have already put out a preemergent weed control program but it’s still not too late to get that on…
Industry Concerned About FARMER Incentive Funding in Newsom Budget
…Program, known as the FARMER program, provides financial assistance for replacing items such as tractors, all-terrain vehicles, and trucks. “We’re under a mandate right now; it’s a voluntary mandate that…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…flexibility and clarity needed to implement stewardship practices without the threat of government action. The final WOTUS rule will protect our nation’s water and be implemented without confusion, welcome news…
APHIS Moving Forward with Funding Farm Bill Initiatives
…and ranchers out in the field,” USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said in a press release. “Our Farm Bill programs allow us to continue to strengthen…
Third Tranche of MFP Payments ‘Will Be Imminent’
There have been some misconceptions surrounding the 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) and when the third tranche of MFP payments would be dispersed to farmers impacted by trade tensions and…