A new program to advance climate-smart agriculture was recently announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The new effort will…
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
USDA extended the deadline to May 17 from May 1 for agricultural producers to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), which helps producers who…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-29-19
…details on the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program and how prescribing fruits and veggies could save billions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Last Chance to Comment on OTA GRO Organic Initiative
…The concept of a federally mandated organic check-off program was initially proposed by OTA in 2015. USDA had officially proposed a nationwide organic check-off program back in 2017, but the…
Hold The Line Against Huanglongbing: The Time Has Come to Meet ACP Head On
…prevent the spread of HLB and preserve the California citrus industry through the Abandoned Citrus Tree (ACT) Removal Program. Without monitoring, trees that neighbor a commercial grove could easily become…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
…to California almonds since the rollout of a groundbreaking pasteurization program a decade ago. In fact, earlier this month the Almond Board was selected to receive the GMA Food Safety Award from…
Additional Funding Available for Two Air Quality Incentive Programs
…the Valley Air District. The on-field alternatives to open burning of agricultural materials pilot incentive program and the low dust nut harvester pilot incentive program will each be receiving an…
Time Running Out to Submit CSP Applications
Those looking to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) have until May 10 to submit their CSP applications, in order to be eligible for 2019 funding. The 2018 Farm…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-24-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program which recognizes farmers for…
Sacramento Lawmakers Hear Concerns from California Grape Industry
…the Pierce’s Disease Control Program (PDCP) and the self-assessment that growers have the ability to continue,” Bitter noted. “Which will allow us to continue to provide resources in terms of dollars for…
USDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program
…rural America.” Congress first appropriated funds for the new Rural e-Connectivity Pilot Program, known as ReConnect, in 2018. The program will be a proof-of-concept, enabling USDA to create and implement…
State Trade Expansion Program Deadline Approaches
California officials are currently accepting proposals for the California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The program is a federally funded grant opportunity that is made possible through the U.S. Small…
Investment in Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Keeps Rearing Facility Open
…program. The project includes rearing and releasing irradiated moths into orchards to help control overall populations of the pest. “This is the largest investment in any single project we’ve made…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Up to $500,000 is available for one- to three-year grants. The maximum…