…that we recognize it.” The California Dairy Sustainability Summit was co-hosted by Dairy Cares, the Dairy Council of California, the California Milk Advisory Board, the California Dairy Quality Assurance Program,…
Combatting ACP by Removing Abandoned Citrus Farms
…be the first to enact this particular type of proactive approach in fighting the spread of ACP. The abatement program has taken enforcement action on 60 properties totaling 423 acres…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…market development, and conservation and environmental stewardship programs within the legislation are especially important for farmers and ranchers. These programs will help provide certainty to rural America at a time…
New Cotton Trust Protocol Initiative
…to strengthen our sustainability message and develop a program that will be farm-level in orientation,” said NCC President and CEO Dr Gary Adams. “We will look at enrolling producers in…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…the Sacramento Valley area and increase the reliability of the California water supply. It was made possible through USDA’s Community Facilities direct loan program. USDA Announces Funding for CA Water…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…animal production systems safe and healthy. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) has awarded $7.1 million this year to 74 food animal and public health veterinarians. The program provides…
NRCS Takes Individual Approach to Sustainability Projects
Drew Mather Courtesy of NRCS The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide individual assistance for farmers who are looking to implement sustainable ag practices in their operations. NRCS Soil…
Zoned for Backyard Chickens
In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom discussed some common restrictions for having a backyard flock. Today, she continues by letting you know how to find out if your zoned for backyard…
Tariff Relief Payments Near $840 Million
…Market Facilitation Program, the Food Purchase and Distribution Program and the Agriculture Trade Promotion Program. California farmers will likely benefit from the Trade Promotion program that is working to open…
High Tunnels Helping Small Growers Year-round
…many years, but the construction is complicated and unstable under inclement weather. The California Natural Resources Conservation Service has invested $4.4 million from the 2014 Farm Bill into sturdier high…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
Multiple conservation projects and partnerships were celebrated at the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) annual meeting in San Diego. The conservation planning awards were presented by Carlos Suarez,…
Grower Stresses Trust in H-2A Implementation
H-2A guestworker program use is increasing rapidly in California but current users stress trust when considering the program. At the Sustainable Ag Expo in San Luis Obispo, Jackson Family Wines…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (AgVets). Section 760 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (H.R. 244, 115th Congress) provides funds to NIFA for AgVets to provide…
Almond Update: Speakers and Entertainment at 2018 Conference
California’s almond industry is less than a month away from their annual conference. Almond Board of California’s Program Coordinator in Industry Relations Rebecca Bailey said they have two very different…