Producers and landowners involved in certain programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation being advised of changes in some paperwork requirements. The Farm Service…
On-Farm Readiness Reviews Still Available for Ag Operations
…set forth by the Produce Safety Rule. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Priscilla Rodriguez said the readiness reviews are a great resource…
Industry Groups Working Towards Establishing Hemp Checkoff
The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) and The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) are looking into establishing a hemp checkoff program. A survey conducted by the two groups shows there is…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-18-21
…Commission referendum that’s currently underway, and how forest service support teams are helping with the community vaccination site in Oakland. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
…ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
…contacting your local Agricultural Commissioner for further details. Listen to the report. Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
…industry. The uncertainty of the Chinese market is also playing a factor in projections for cotton supply and demand. At the recent National Cotton Council annual meeting, Vice President of…
Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support food supply chains. Funding would be used to help with the purchase of agricultural commodities for food banks and also help protect agricultural…
Ag Lender Perspective on Water Futures and Groundwater Trading
…designed to reduce variability in water costs, which could be a good thing for industry members. “Anything that potentially gives our clients – agricultural producers and supply chain members in…
Week in Review: Positive Trends in Winegrape Planting, Conservation Practices Prove Their Value
The industry has been making progress in addressing market imbalances with a reduction in winegrape planting. A recent study from the Natural Resources Conservation Service shows how effective conservation practices…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers that the deadline to enroll in risk and price loss coverage programs is approaching. Farm Service Agency (FSA) is encouraging farmers to enroll…
USDA Projecting Net Farm Income to Decline in 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting overall net farm income to decline in 2021. In the 2021 Farm Sector Income Forecast USDA’s Economic Research Service is forecasting a…
Resources Available to Help with Farmworker Vaccination Process
…vaccinations. AgSafe has worked to put together vaccination information that can assist agricultural employers better understand the logistics of the process. “We’ve taken a look at all the different counties’ rollouts and…
CA Well Represented on House Ag Committee
…and agricultural priorities, I have faith that each of these Members will work diligently to fight for the interests of our consumers, food and fiber producers, and rural communities.” Of…