…nearly $400,000. Nearly $5 million will be split between the National Clean Plant Network and Emergency Plant Health Response teams. A project involving agricultural detector dog teams in California is…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA), is now accepting applications. Agricultural producers and private landowners will have until February…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-08-21
…a APHIS report that shows agricultural animals do not pose risk for coronavirus and key findings from an AFBF mental health in rural communities survey. Tune in to the show…
APHIS Report Shows Agricultural Animals Do Not Pose Risk for Coronavirus
A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has shown that animals involved in agricultural production do not pose a COVID risk to…
Webinar on Proposed Revisions to Rangeland Management Directives January 12
There is still an opportunity to learn more about the proposed revisions to the Rangeland Management Directives (RMD). Last month, the U.S. Forest Service released its proposed revisions to its…
Latest Dietary Guidelines Receive Praise from Several Ag Groups
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 was recently published by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS). The guidelines are updated every five years and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-07-21
…Service Agency, animal activist’s message during the pandemic and ARB offering a virtual one-stop trucking info event. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Almond Update: Why Register Your Farm with FSA?
There are several benefits for producers to register their farm with the Farm Service Agency whether you are applying for services at the time or not. Farm Service Agency’s Brooke…
H-2A Wage Freeze Blocked by Federal Judge Ruling
…likely unlawful rule is implemented.” Agricultural groups had been supportive of the H-2A wage freeze, noting it would help bring stability to the labor market. With the uncertainty created by…
Ag Biotech and Traditional Controls Combine to Eradicate Harmful Pest
Ag biotech used in combination of traditional control methods have helped to eradicate a harmful pest. According to a new study by the Agricultural Research Service and the University of…
APHIS Staff Worked to Overcome Issues of Burdensome Year
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) had its hands full in 2020. However, APHIS staff were able to adapt to the multitude…
DPR Continues to Look at Potential Action on Soil Fumigants
…soil fumigants. We don’t necessarily disagree with that,” said Ruben Arroyo, Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner. “We did disagree with how this was going to be implemented, whether it was going…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
…grant recipients to help increase agricultural education and outreach. Funding for the program is provided by the purchase of special interest license plates from the Department of Motor Vehicles. “Over…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-04-21
…a possibility for table grapes and why locally-driven water initiatives are critical in helping guide national assistance. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…