…investment in water infrastructure, along with a regulatory system that prioritizes efficiency and completion of projects, is necessary to preserve our farms and strengthen our rural communities in the West.”…
Ag Order 4.0 Hearings Raise Concern Over Complexity of Compliance
…either for the individual option or the cooperative option, which is what we’re calling the third-party option at this point,” said Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Directive Norm Groot. “I’m…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
Several conservation priorities have been outlined for accelerated funding in California. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California announced ten key areas to focus on….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-12-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the conclusion of Ag Order 4.0 hearings, a newly…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…for the QLA program. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency earlier in the week. Funding for the assistance is made possible by…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how farmers’ stories are helping to save lives, highlights…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA), is now accepting applications. Agricultural producers and private landowners will have until February…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the E&J Gallo, Constellation deal that is finally done,…
Webinar on Proposed Revisions to Rangeland Management Directives January 12
There is still an opportunity to learn more about the proposed revisions to the Rangeland Management Directives (RMD). Last month, the U.S. Forest Service released its proposed revisions to its…
APHIS Report Shows Agricultural Animals Do Not Pose Risk for Coronavirus
A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has shown that animals involved in agricultural production do not pose a COVID risk to…
E&J Gallo, Constellation Deal Finally Done
The $810 million dollar deal between E&J Gallo and Constellation Brands was finally approved by the Federal Trade Commission. The deal sends 32 brands from Constellation to Gallo in a move…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-07-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the benefits of registering your farm with the Farm…
Almond Update: Why Register Your Farm with FSA?
There are several benefits for producers to register their farm with the Farm Service Agency whether you are applying for services at the time or not. Farm Service Agency’s Brooke…
USDA Extends Flexibilities Amid Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic
…the agency recognizes the challenges American farmers and ranchers are facing because of the pandemic and is extending crop insurance flexibilities. Relief provided for electronic notifications and signatures has been…