…the latest Department of Pesticide Regulations report that says Californians are using less pesticide year-over-year. Also, there is a big push to get the USMCA going, the glassy-winged sharpshooter program…
Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series Begins June 25
…program,” said CRB Director of Communications Carolina Evangelo. “We’re looking forward to sharing these topics with the citrus growers in the state.” Each of the locations will have a similar…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
…of Blythe farmland to take the water and stop the farming. They bought the land and have leased it back to farmers, with a program that tries to balance ag…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…regardless of what type of assistance programs USDA is able to provide. “In the coming weeks, USDA will provide information on the Market Facilitation Program payment rates and details of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-10-19
…on the list of affected products. We also highlight some interesting trends in vegetable production and the role of FSA county committees in program and office operations at the local…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-07-19
…historic trade trip to Colombia wraps up. We hear more details about the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program and how that’s going to benefit growers. Taylor Hillman presents important information…
Almond Beer Helps Industry Toast To FFA
…this month when the 2019 Almond Leadership Program took over the brewery. “We have to do a special project and you’re allowed to team up with someone. On our second…
California Wine Industry Reacts to Two Bill Passages
…from the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.” The CAWG also applauded the passage of a bill that allocates…
Final EPA Rule Exempts Farms From Emissions Reporting
…its industry best practices through the Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA® Plus) program to encourage producers to engage with local first responders and create open lines of communication. “The pork…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…waivers must end. We urge the President to build upon the momentum of today’s announcement by reining in EPA’s abuse of the small refiner exemption program.” National Corn Growers Association…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…up to 15% ethanol (E15) during the summer driving season and reform the renewable identification number (RIN) compliance system under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program to increase transparency and deter…
Pierce’s Disease and GWSS: A Deadly Combo for Grapes
…inspection program,” he said. “The commissioners in infested areas of Southern California inspect potted plants that are being shipped north to grape-producing counties.” Gonzalez added that therefore identifying and quickly…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) are competitive grants that drive public and private sector innovation in resource conservation. CIG projects inspire creative problem-solving that boosts production on farms, ranches, and private forests…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-30-19
…involving worker housing that is moving fast through the system. Also, the Almond Board of California held their annual stewardship tour where officials see firsthand what the industry is doing…