…peaches, and strawberries. Raccoons are also attracted to pet food, bird feeders, and smelly trash cans. One sure fire way to keep them out is by making your space less…
Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Remain Flexible According to Report
…lowered demand for dairy in the foodservice sector has caused a significant shift in the market. The shelter in place orders have drastically changed consumer behaviors, which CoBank expects to…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated the list of commodities that are covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Along with the expanded CFAP eligibility, USDA has…
California ACP, HLB Funding Survives COVID Impacted Budget
…decisions to make when revising the state’s budget that leadership reported had a $60 billion deficit swing during the first four months of the coronavirus pandemic. One of the programs…
USDA Provides $12 Million for Farm to School Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will be giving a record amount of funding support to the Farm to School grant program this year. Since 2013,…
Growing a Unique Tuber that Looks Like a Potato, Tastes Like a Fruit
…at the same time as your tomatoes. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Growing a Unique Tuber that Looks Like a Potato, Tastes Like a Fruit…
Addressing A Coronavirus Outbreak Among Employees
There have been multiple reports of agricultural operations that are dealing with a coronavirus outbreak among employees. Even as operations adhere to the updated safety protocols and implement safety checks…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-08-20
…an ag-tech startup that is getting substantial backing for sustainable biopesticides and get a first-hand account of USDA’s food box program. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Container Annuals that are Hard to Kill
…only insect that the plant attracts is butterflies. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Container Annuals that are Hard to Kill Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Hemp Checkoff Program on the Horizon
…found that checkoff programs can have a return on investment for producers of up to 17-1 for every dollar that is invested in a checkoff program. About the Author Brian…
California Almond Production Forecasted at Three Billion Pounds
…limbs breaking from windy conditions. The early summer conditions have provided assistance in crop development through the final stages. Almond production surveys began May 26 and concluded on June 26,…
Food Box Program Helping Growers, Families, and Companies
SunTerra Produce Traders is one of the many companies awarded contracts under the Families Food Box Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The growing, packing, and shipping operation…
Water Resilience Projects Receive Nearly $84 Million from DWR
…about $37 million will be issued in the coming weeks. The funding support for the water resilience projects is being provided through DWR’s Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Program. The…
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
Proposals are now being accepted for new soil carbon sequestration practices to be included in the Healthy Soils Program (HSP). The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental…