Governor Gavin Newsom recently submitted the California budget for 2020-21 to the Legislature which contains significant funding support for a variety of programs aimed at the agricultural industry and rural…
Beef Quality Assurance Program Continues Impressive Growth
More than 100,000 Now Certified Online in Beef Checkoff-funded Program (NCBA) – The Beef Quality Assurance program continues to grow significantly, with more than 100,000 cattle producers now certified through…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Helping Dairies Manage the Supply Chain
…with applications for producers, processors, labs and more. During this episode of Voices of the Valley, King and Forsythe reveal the functions of their program and how it compares to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on upcoming Healthy Soils Program workshops, how changing…
Almond Matters: Developing A Dormant Control Program
…program is a critical factor in addressing pest pressures later in the year. Using appropriate materials during dormancy affords growers the ability to keep pest populations at manageable levels. “As…
Almond Update: First ‘In The Orchard’ Workshops of 2020 Prep Growers for Pollination
The first set of workshops in 2020 to assist growers and help push the California Almond Sustainability Program begins next week, January 16. The Almond Board of California is hosting the…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
(USDA/NRCS) — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the PLANTS Database provides conservation plant information to conservation planners, researchers, and others using plants in their natural resource conservation projects. The…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
…— USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks public comments on its interim rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). ACEP is USDA’s premier conservation easement program, helping landowners…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
…the value of other expensive benefits provided to the workers,” the letter stated. The AEWR is the mandated wage rate for farmers who use the H-2A program and the Department…
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…through the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA) Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) grant program. “The BIFS grants program has helped established some long-lasting, valuable Integrated Pest Management agricultural…
Plan Ahead to Maximize Almond Bloom
…this period, so required nutrients must be pulled from the tree’s reserves or be foliar applied. The key to success is managing these variables with a well-balanced program that includes…
A Go-To Foundational Fungicide For Tomato Growers
Planning a disease prevention program for costly tomato diseases requires careful consideration of active ingredients and appropriate rates. Because the risk of disease is always present for tomato growers, it’s…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
…the U.S. and China. For much of 2019, many farmers were suffering under the increased tariffs imposed by China, prompting move trade relief payments through the Market Facilitation Program. After…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-31-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Almond Board of California’s CASP program, the likelihood…