…them make long term business decisions rather than facing uncertainty year after year.” The final rule will improve the consistency of AEWRs and strengthen protection for agricultural workers involved in…
USDA Outlines Projects Through Great American Outdoors Act
…are fully funded. The projects were all carefully analyzed by Forrest Service officials. Project proposals were evaluated based on a set of criteria which included the reduction of overall deferred…
Input Sought to Help Address Veterinary Shortages in California
…the state’s livestock sectors. The information will be used to better inform the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA). More detailed input from the industry…
Tri-National Agricultural Accord Highlights Importance of USMCA
State and provincial agriculture officials from North America met virtually last week for the 29th annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord. The online event gathered members of the National Association of State…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
…counties will be joining the program. Governor Gavin Newsom first announced the launch of the program back in July. Housing for the Harvest provides temporary hotel housing for agricultural workers…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-29-20
…initiatives could impact farmers. New blackberry varieties have been released by the Agricultural Research Service. Also, it’s that time of year again for the Mummy Shake, learn all about the…
New Blackberry Varieties Released by Agricultural Research Service
Three new blackberry varieties have recently been released by U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service. The best genetics of eastern and western blackberries were combined to develop the Eclipse,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-29-20
…initiatives could impact farmers. New blackberry varieties have been released by the Agricultural Research Service. Also, it’s that time of year again for the Mummy Shake, learn all about the…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced its updated rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The final EQIP rule makes updates to the program that were part…
The Western View: Weather or Not
…also 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…
Syngenta Enhances Biologicals Portfolio with Acquisition of Valagro
…in the field. The acquisition reinforces Syngenta’s mission to provide the agricultural industry with more complementary products and technology choices. “We’re really excited about the prospects of this new acquisition,”…
National Cattlemen’s Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
The application period is open for the 2021-2022 beef industry scholarships sponsored by CME Group. National Cattlemen’s Foundation awards $1,500 scholarships to ten students that are looking to pursue a…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…in person by appointment only. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other Service Center agency should call ahead and schedule…
Important Labor Questions for Farmers and Ranchers
…COVID, it’s other wage and hour requirements that are changing on a regular basis and becoming much more stringent here in California.” Many of the important agricultural labor questions will…