…disposal of ‘hot crops’ established under the interim final rule for the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program will not be enforced due to insufficient capacity to address each of those…
Correcting the Misinformation About Emissions from Animal Agriculture
…emissions and I think a lot of that stems from a report that came out from the Food and Agricultural Organization back in 2008,” said Samantha Werth, Graduate Student Researcher…
California Citrus: Tariff Exemptions Are ‘Break We’ve Been Looking For’
…below average and below the cost of production. While the tariff exemptions should have a positive impact, there is also uncertainty as to how the coronavirus is going to influence…
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
…community ran by Bayer will now transition over to Farm Bureau. This announcement comes as American Farm Bureau participates in its Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week, March 1- 7. The campaign…
CAWG Foundation Gala to Support Student Scholarships
…– featuring a reception, program, silent auction and raffle – will be held at the Senator Hotel (1121 L Street, Sacramento) on March 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-28-20
…oversupply of winegrapes and the fast-approaching deadline to apply for FARMER program funding. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News…
2020 “Growing Together” Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers to be Held February 29
…from USDA conservation program assistance.” The free conference will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maxie Parks Community Center, located at 1802 E. California Ave., Fresno,…
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…deliver a two-day program of actionable expertise from recognized leaders in agricultural education and throughout the fresh fruits and vegetables industry. Summit chair Dennis Donohue, director of the Western Growers…
Applications for FARMER Funding Due March 1
Those looking to apply for the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions program, known as the FARMER program, have until March 1 to submit an application for the first…
Dairy Quota Questions Linger as Repeal Process Continues
…working towards the immediate end to the quota system, under the assertion that the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) does not have the authority to administer the program….
How to Tell if Your Compost is Ready
In today’s program, Cathy Isom has some valuable information about how to tell if your compost is ready. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Tell if…
USDA Looks to Expedite Technological Advancements
USDA just announced its newest initiative, Agriculture Innovation Agenda, to spark innovation across the agriculture industry. According to USDA the, “department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position…
New ‘Roadmap to an Organic California’ Report Released
…the health of California communities. The Roadmap report lays out policy recommendations that encourage an increased focus on soil health as well as further investment in water efficiency programs and…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…The new initiative was announced during the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Ag Outlook Forum last week and is designed to align department resources and programs to address the global demand…