…program from the Farm Service Agency provides ag producers and other landowners with conservation opportunities for their land in exchange for yearly rental payments. It also includes the Conservation Reserve…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…exciting industry. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the…
Valley Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…in funding available to support things like the installation of groundwater recharge basins and micro-irrigation systems. The Tranquility Irrigation District has $300,000 available to assist producers with efforts featuring micro-irrigation…
Hits to Incentive Programs Expected in the Wake of Budget Deficit
…cutbacks in incentive programs that provide farmers with financial assistance to comply with regulations. Roger Isom, President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Producers Association, said that California farmers face…
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
…regarding orchard access, availability, and cost of equipment and labor, Wilson recommends producers and pest control advisers thoroughly gather and destroy the mummy nuts. “If you’re flail mowing, you may even…
California Chill Report: Solutions for Growers Facing Chill Shortages
…for growers. However, research is showing that nut producers have some options available to them to help with a lack of chill hours. “UC has been diligently engaged, and several…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…overwhelming for producers to understand which aspects of that data are valuable to their operation. The need for actionable data, information that will lead the farmer to make a change in…
CDFA Puts a Pause on SWEEP Solicitation
…and drip systems. SWEEP solicitation has only been paused for the grant funding that goes directly to producers. Grants that are awarded to service providers that support growers have as…
STOP QIP Petition Disqualified
…on November 17 to assess the merits of the petition, which had garnered support from nearly 29 percent of eligible market milk producers. After considering public input and discussions during…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
…the program. “In the cash flow-based assistance, the producers will fill out an application that just demonstrates that they won’t have sufficient money available from this year’s production and off-farm…
USDA Opens Enrollment for ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
In a recent announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealed that agricultural producers can now sign up for the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…provide data assessing the impacts of their investments on agricultural producers and rural communities, as mandated by AFIDA. Furthermore, filers are encouraged to voluntarily provide data that identifies the geographical…
Emergency Funding from USDA to Address Fruit Fly Outbreaks
…for emergency response efforts for exotic fruit flies as well as New World screwworm. This funding aims to shield the fruit, vegetable, and livestock industries, as well as the producers…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…Secretary Karen Ross expressed gratitude for the USDA’s commitment to strengthening food systems across the board. Eligibility for the RFSI funding extends to agricultural producers, processors, non-profit organizations, local government…