The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set the deadline for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup 56. Producers and landowners will have until Friday, July 23 to apply…
Industry Survey Looks at The Impact of Wildfire on Grazing Livestock
…be kept anonymous. Maier said they are looking for insight from producers of both dairy and beef cattle, as well as sheep and goats. Producers in both California and Oregon…
Almond Update: Resources from Industry Roadshow Still Available
…Roadshow from producers has led to plans for similar events in the future. Devol said that they will be taking what they learned from the Roadshow and will be incorporating…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-17-21
…the uncertainty that remains as markets begin to pick back up, and Sec. Vilsack says more relief aid is coming to producers over the next couple of months. Tune in…
Prune Crop Looks Good with Positive Market Conditions for Producers
The California prune crop looks promising this year as producers remain optimistic about favorable markets in the months ahead. As COVID-based restrictions ease up and markets begin to return to…
Debt Forgiveness for Disadvantaged Farmers on Hold After Judge’s Ruling
…direct or guaranteed loans issued to producers. Judge William Griesbach of Wisconsin’s Eastern District has issued a temporary restraining order against the program, preventing payments from being issued. The order…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-15-21
…positive market conditions for California producers and the acreage of mechanically harvested raisins declines but the percentage increases. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…flagship conservation program, and with the expanded benefits the Conservation Incentive Contracts offer, it enables producers to deploy conservation activities that strengthen existing efforts on their land to help during…
Updates to The Packers and Stockyards Act Proposed by USDA
…producers from anti-competitive practices within the sector. Efforts will be undertaken to enable better enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act in identifying deceptive practices and preferential treatment. USDA will…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-14-21
…producers, the first assessments of the initial groundwater sustainability plans released by the DWR and despite the drop in cherry export volume in 2020 the value increased. Tune in to…
Plant-Based Sources to Tap into for Vitamin D
…have been fortified. For example, soy and almond milk, tofu, and ready-to-eat cereals, orange juice, etc. Of course, the best source of vitamin D is sunshine. Although the sun isn’t…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…and aggregation, and markets and consumers. USDA will be providing direct assistance, grants, training, and technical assistance to support producers. Investments will also be made to expand overall processing capacity…
Week in Review: First GSPs Get Assessed and Challenges Facing Lemon and Tomato Growers
…virus. Market conditions for lemons have been trending in a positive direction in recent years, but obstacles remain for California producers. Rice planting season has wrapped up and although there…
VofV: Getting Ag Technology Across The Finish Line
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 world. Find…