…assistance. Danielle Leal has information on the Clean Energy Bill which just passed through the House and a major company that is going on record with a new commitment to…
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Clean Up the Fall Garden
…clumps used for food and shelter from snowstorms become prime nesting material. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Clean Up the Fall…
Agriculture Seeks Federal Support for Coronavirus Worker Protection
…that farming operations are incurring in responding to coronavirus safety efforts. The industry groups also note the need to prioritize the food and fiber supply chain for PPE dispersal and…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Encouraging Industry Members to Enroll
…stewardship. The program also provides assistance for making continuous improvements to environmental sustainability. Using the data collection platform, participants in the program will have access to aggregate year-over-year data related…
Ways to Tell if You’re Tomatoes are Ripe if You’re Color Blind
…as the scent and taste will also help determine if it’s time to harvest. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Ways to Tell if You’re Tomatoes…
Special Considerations When Raising Yorkshire Pigs
…from pneumonia, parasite infections, and bronchial issues, so you will have to take specific preventive measures to prevent these issues. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
Wine Industry Calling for Extension of Disaster Relief Due to Wildfires
…and Oregon are asking lawmakers for an extension of the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). Organizations including the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG), California Farm Bureau Federation,…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Signups Underway, Growers Work Through Smoke Challenges
The signup period for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) is underway. Reports indicate that the walnut crop in the Central Valley appears to be…
Winners Announced for WRCCA Awards and Scholarships
…been instrumental to the growth of the WRCCA program, focusing efforts to promote the CCA program on college campuses. Other WRCCA Awards were presented to winners of the inaugural Allan…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…the public are demanding of farmers about how food, fiber, feed and fuel crops are actually produced.” Cultivating cotton using regenerative methods can sequester carbon in the soil, keeping it…
Stopgap Funding Bill with Farming Support Moves Forward
…compromise between House members was reached enabling continued farming assistance in exchange for increased funding for nutrition assistance programs. The stopgap funding measure will now head to the U.S. Senate….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-25-20
…the Harvest Program reaching more communities and the FDA announcing a FSMA food traceability proposed rule. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Working Together: CFAP 2 Begins, Different Financial Calculation
The second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program opened on September 21. The USDA said CFAP 2 would provide producers with financial assistance that gives them the ability to…
Are Yorkshire Pigs Right for Your Farm?
…and lean meat and an easy going demeanor. On Monday’s program, I’ll talk about the special considerations to be aware of when raising Yorkshire pigs. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This…