…and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor covering Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties. “It can help tell us whether or not we’re on target with our efforts. It can tell us where…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Governor’s newest support for ag workers during COVID,…
Round Three of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the agency is launching round three of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. USDA plans to purchase and distribute the…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
…the event was the tremendous value that state and country fairs provide in bringing urban and rural communities together. Fairs have been attempting to continue to provide that service through…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including research on Sudden Vine Collapse and why growers’ help…
Improvements Coming to the Livestock Insurance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that improvements will be coming to an important livestock insurance program. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has indicated that beginning in the…
Conservation at Work: Prescribed Grazing and Tools To Do So
…to Milner’s full interview. The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Conservation at Work video series documents how producers and landowners are using individual practices to improve their land and save time…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Representative Josh Harder introducing the Protecting Fairs During Coronavirus…
Weedy Rice Survey 2020 Underway
…update on the extent of infestation. The California Rice Commission has played a significant part in making the survey possible. Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer and Sacramento Counties…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
…doubt that something is wrong when consumers are paying higher prices for meat and at the same time America’s farmers and ranchers are being paid less,” American Farm Bureau Federation…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how the prune industry is staying strong during the…
Almond Update: Dust Reduction Matters as Harvest Approaches
An estimated 3 billion pounds of almonds will soon be harvested in California and dust reduction during that process will matter. As part of their Almond Orchard 2025 goals, the…
USDA Makes $15 Million Available for Farming Assistance Program
…and veteran farmers. The support is to be provided through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, known as the…
CDFA Releases Progress Report for Farmer Equity Act
…CDFA’s farmer equity advisor, this agency will continue to improve and enhance our services and support for all of California’s farmers and ranchers.” The report cites four major challenges to…