…of Agriculture (USDA) Reconnect Pilot Program funding appropriated by Congress. The application window for this round of funding is set to open Jan. 31, 2020. Secretary Perdue made the announcement…
Latino Farmers Get Program Support, Networking Opportunity
…hundreds in attendance. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Center for Appropriate Technology put on the event. NRCS California Director Carlos Suarez talks about the goal of…
Almond Update: Solid State of the Industry, Call to Action Moving Forward
…a key factor for addressing concerns and needs. The collective effort of the three groups was a significant factor in getting almonds included in the Market Facilitation Program. “Washington D.C….
Sign Up Period for Conservation Reserve Program Open Through February
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture opened the sign up period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with the deadline to apply for general…
House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau
…would improve agricultural visa programs and accommodate immigrant agricultural employees already in the United States, while enhancing border security. “Though we’re heartened by the House vote, we realize there’s a…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…December 20 for producers to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for the 2020 calendar year. The deadline had been December 13. USDA announced is also continuing to…
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
(AFBF) — Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train…
Unique DIY Wreaths Inspired by Your Own Garden
For today’s program, Cathy Isom keeps the holiday spirit alive be giving you some unique Do It Yourself wreaths inspired by your own garden. That’s coming up on This Land…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…the UN, 2012. Almond Board of California, 1990-94, 2000-14. [2] California Almond Sustainability Program. August 2019. [3] Gene Brandi. Vice President, American Beekeeping Foundation. Source: Almond Board of California Sponsored Content CIR…
A Third of 2019 Farm Income Derived from Government Assistance
…percent of the projected income amount will be the result of federal farming assistance as well as crop insurance benefits. Payments made as part of the Market Facilitation Program (MFP)…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. “The Conservation Reserve Program is one of our nation’s largest conservation endeavors and a critical…
Growing One of Your Favorite Holiday Vegetables
…to get a good head start. Plant outside once the last frost has passed and the temperature is consistently above 80°. For tomorrow’s program Cathy continues her series by reviewing…
Dairy Quota Program Will Not ‘Cease and Desist’
Back in October, an organization representing a group of California dairy farmers issued a letter calling for the termination of the state’s dairy quota program. The STOP QIP group has…
USDA/NASS Prepares for 2019 Organic Survey
…and more. Producers who receive the survey are required to respond by federal law, as the survey is part of the Census of Agriculture Program. The same federal law which…