Producers may have gotten a bit of relief from potential legislative challenges as the most recent legislative session resulted in significantly fewer bills being passed. Researchers are continuing the fight…
California Farm Production Expenditures Still Highest in the Nation
…California producers increased a little more than 16 percent over 2018 estimates, to a total of $42.7 billion in 2019. By comparison, farm production expenditures were approximately $30 billion back…
Almond Update: Bee+ Scholarship Takes Risk Out Of Bee-Friendly Practices
The Almond Board of California is reminding producers of the new support available for bee-friendly practices. The Bee+ Scholarship will provide 100 almond growers with cover crop seed from Project…
Industry Responds to Newsom Endorsement of Proposition 15
…a particularly poor time to make people pay more for basic necessities such as milk, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables. Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia also announced his…
Farmers.gov Update Enables More Business to Be Conducted Online
…a farmer’s behalf have access to self-service options online.” Producers and any entities acting on their behalf can now securely interact with NRCS through farmers.gov and sign and download documents,…
Sonoma County Spearheading Program to Assist Farmers in Wildfire Situations
…has been providing training programs that can help producers navigate some of the challenges of wildfire emergencies. SCFB Executive Director Tawny Tesconi explained that just as the LNU Lightning Complex…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how livestock and dairy producers can apply for CFAP,…
Plans Outlined to Support American Producers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Federal agencies have outlined plans to help protect American producers from threats created by foreign imports of fresh fruits and vegetables. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the…
Reminder: CFAP Application Window Closes September 11
There is still time for eligible producers to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The CFAP application deadline was recently extended and will be closing on Friday, September…
Week in Review: Table Grapes Doing Well and Heatwave Helps Watermelons
…producers have important harvesting decisions to make in the coming weeks. Growers are expecting a good season for pumpkin demand despite the challenges of COVID-19. Kern County potato trials are…
California Cattle Council Details Priorities in Strategic Plan
…where the Cattle Council has determined where the majority of its dollars will be spent and I think is in line with why producers overwhelmingly voted to support the formation…
California Fires Leave Livestock Producers with Work to Do in The Aftermath
…of the California Cattlemen’s Association, Mark Lacey explained that there will still be plenty of work to be done for livestock producers even after the fires are extinguished. “A lot…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the requirements for specialty crop producers to be eligible…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
California agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the wildfires, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover….