Farmers and ranchers who are struggling with current market conditions can expect coronavirus assistance payments to come next month as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) that was…
USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs
…Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “Farmers looking to mitigate these risks recognize that ARC and PLC provide the financial protections they need to weather substantial drops in crop…
Growing Matters: Labels Protect Producers and Beneficials During Foliar Applications
…stewardship. Listen to Gilcrease’s interview. The BeSure! program by the Growing Matters Coalition is an initiative reminding farmers and applicators to follow stewardship best practices to protect pollinators and other wildlife. Visit growingmatters.org for more information….
San Luis Obispo Addresses Farmworker Housing Locally
…housing for workers. “We’re pleased that our county is looking at a revised ag worker housing ordinance that will make it easier to construct on a farmers property new ag…
Water Resources Now are Critical to Ensure Food Supply Later
…or water rights in general, water is one of the state’s top issues. According to the California Farm Bureau, “Farmers’ improvements in water use efficiency have continually increased the amount…
$19 Billion in Support Coming Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) on Friday which will provide support to farmers, ranchers, and consumers who are struggling due to COVID-19. …
Food Security is National Security
…globe. He added he and others can’t thank farmers enough. “The word out there is don’t stop thanking a farmer and for farmers, make sure to thank your fellow farmer…
The Western View: It’s Time to go to a Farmers’ Market
The growers that rely on direct marketing have suffered badly during this pandemic. These growers sell through farmers’ markets and to specialty restaurants. The restaurants have closed, and the farmers’…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-16-20
…Board of California’s upcoming virtual workshop, farmers gaining financial relief through the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program, and how Butte County is staying ahead of crime with SmartWater CSI….
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
…at the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) Dave Runsten said in a news release. As a result of the amendment, farmers will now be legally allowed to continually make…
Staying Ahead of Ag Crime in Butte County
…with the local sheriff’s department in bringing SmartWater CSI to the area has provided some added security for farmers in the area. “We have also encouraged neighboring counties to do…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
…of State to minimize disruption and make sure farmers have access to these critical workers necessary to maintain the integrity in our food supply.” The temporary final rule becomes effective…
Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall Named to Economic Revival Group
…have been chosen by President Trump to join the Great Economic Revival Industry group focusing on agriculture. America’s farmers and ranchers are deeply committed to feeding the nation during this…
EPA Report Shows American Ag Reduced GHG Emissions
A new study shows U.S. agriculture is reducing its environmental footprint. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Agriculture collaborated on a study that showed farmers and ranches…