The Almond Board of California’s Environmental Stewardship Tour has been immersing regulators and officials in almond production and the industry’s ongoing effort for well over a decade. ABC’s Director of…
Lockout/Tagout Compliant Means All Machines
…maintenance on the equipment,” Wolfe said as an example. “They’ve got a thoughtful program for the pieces of equipment they use to fix stuff, like a grinder, but they didn’t…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, sustainability goals have been announced to push the almond industry to continue their efforts of environmental stewardship. Director for Sustainability and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-28-19
…warmer weather, but the May storms have kept a pest at bay for strawberry growers. Also, in today’s show, the importance of beekeepers participating in new bee safety programs, organic…
Third Californian Ever Selected for Partners in Advocacy Leadership Class
…training programs and activities to further develop their skills as representatives of the future of the agriculture industry. The latest PAL class includes Jenny Holtermann, a fourth-generation California farmer and…
Bee Safe Program Working in Tandem with BeeWhere Program
…the crop every year. The two programs will work in conjunction to enhance the overall effort to help boost pollinator health and safety. “They’re two separate programs but they work…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-27-19
…Day, we highlight the Armed to Farm program that provides sustainable farming to veterans. As you are enjoying the time with family and friends today, let’s all take a minute…
CDFA Programs Get Funding Increase in ‘May Revise’ of California Budget
…made to the funding allocated for a variety of programs and initiatives from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). An additional $3.3 million will be made available to…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…to business as usual.” The $16 billion package includes $14.5 billion for the Market Facilitation Program, $1.4 billion in surplus commodity purchases through the Food Purchase and Distribution Programand $100 million…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…quality and marketability of perishable crops. These boost marketing costs and unfairly affect our producers. USDA will use the following programs to assist farmers: Market Facilitation Program (MFP) for 2019, authorized…
USDA Releases Baseline Data on Antimicrobial Use by Beef and Swine Operations
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is releasing the results of two national studies that examine antimicrobial use and stewardship on beef…
Tricolored Blackbirds Part of Dairy’s Conservation Story
…were conservation and good stewardship support for them to pause their harvest. Flocking tricolored blackbirds A tricolored blackbird nest A single tricolored blackbird Jonkman in the unharvested field NRCS said…
Reviewing the State of the Dairy Economy
…also highlighted the progress that is being made on the Dairy Margin Coverage program and also expressed appreciation for USDA’s sense of urgency in getting the program implemented. Listen to…
Conservation Reserve Program Sign Ups Begin in June
…the country. “USDA offers a variety of conservation programs to farmers and ranchers, and the Conservation Reserve Program is an important tool for private lands management,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce…