…of bad harvest can be absorbed, but what if it’s three or more? The damage to our food supply and our national economy could be staggering. I don’t have an…
Chlorpyrifos Sales to End in California by February 2020
…their existing supplies until the end of next year, afterward, the possession or use of chlorpyrifos products will no longer be permitted. DPR and the California Department of Food and…
FMMO Puts Quota System in the Spotlight
…the industry, with producers on both sides of the issue. Some producers are asking the California Department of Food and Agriculture to eliminate the system altogether. Listen to the report…
Citrus Grower Offer Extended
…are more vulnerable to infection via psyllid activity. Asian citrus psyllids, the vector of HLB, feed almost exclusively on new growth. Implementing an integrated tree health program based on frequent…
Almond Update: ABC Addition To Help Growers With Sustainability Goals
…hands-on assistance to growers following the Almond Board of California’s current sustainability programs. He said he feels his experience has tailored him for the position and is excited to help…
FACT Grants Available for Livestock and Poultry Farmers
Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is now accepting applications for three different types of grants that are available for livestock and poultry farmers. FACT awards competitive grants to independent family farmers…
Bailey Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…Natural Resources, Bailey was the Mendo-Lake Food Hub project manager for North Coast Opportunities, where he developed a regional food hub with an integrated training, marketing and distribution system that…
Fresno County Leads California as Top Agricultural County
…agricultural county, the major takeaway is that we are once again reminded that this region is exceptional when it comes to food production,” said Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan…
The Reality of the Beef Checkoff
…outlining the detailed rules for governance over the program, funding distribution, contractor requirements, etc. The areas where checkoff funding can be used are clearly defined: promotion, research, consumer information, industry…
California Receives Nearly $28 Million for Dairy Margin Coverage
…small fraction of financial support under the Margin Protection Program (MPP) which was replaced by DMC. “The Dairy Margin Coverage program has proven its worth, with more than $300 million…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-08-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering changes to the H2-A program, details on the Beyond…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…that more dairy farmers will be able to survive with this 2018 Farm Bill and its risk mitigation measures, like the Dairy Margin Coverage program.” The DMC program offers reasonably…
USDA Announces Support for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…veteran farmers and ranchers. This funding is available through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also known as the…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…improve the RFS program that will result in sustained biofuel production to help American farmers.” “President Trump has once again demonstrated that he is a champion for our nation’s farmers…