…a guide for future research. The development of the document and dashboard are part of the overall Agriculture Innovation Agenda (AIA). “This initial report is a culmination of creative minds…
Submission Deadline for 2021 Ag Day Essay Contest is January 31
As a lead up to this year’s National Ag Day on March 23, the Agriculture Council of America is hosting an essay contest for high school students. The National Ag…
USDA Urged to Prioritize Agricultural Worker Safety
…to increase agricultural worker safety related to COVID-19. USDA recently announced a fifth round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, with plans to spend $1.5 billion on the…
MSOB: Worms in Space, How Nematodes Might Help Space Exploration
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture have recently sent beneficial nematodes on an interstellar expedition. With more and longer space travel in the foreseeable future, the project aimed to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-13-21
…President-elect Joe Biden, how nematodes might help space exploration, and California’s proposed budget includes $6.7 million for technical assistance for farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…congressional leadership, highlighting water issues in the West. The coalition points out the significant need for federal support in any future infrastructure or economic recovery package. Much of the Western…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
…can receive incentive payments of up to 90 percent of the nationally identified cost. “The 2018 Farm Bill provides for us to work with partners to identify this set of…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020. “Farmers and livestock producers nationwide experienced crop quality losses due to natural disasters in 2018 and 2019,” USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production…
Biostimulant Council Formed to Encourage Better Biostimulant Regulation
…more certainty to the biostimulant industry and make their availability to farmers easier. “The partnership with TFI will provide the Biostimulant Coalition with all the tools we need to continue…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how farmers’ stories are helping to save lives, highlights…
SGMA and Land Use Workshops Happening This Week
…designed for San Joaquin Valley farmers and community members to voice concerns about SGMA and share their visions of future landscapes in their community. The English workshop is scheduled for…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…funds to protect American crops and natural resources and ensure the marketability of our agricultural products across the globe,” Under Secretary for USDA’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Greg Ibach said…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
…requirements include having a weighted average erosion index of eight or higher or be located in a national or be expiring CRP acreage. Cropland is also eligible if it is…
Unique Berry that Tastes Like a Baked Apple
…baked, similar to raspberries or blackberries. If you’re able to get your hands on them, try making jam, juices, tarts, and even wines with cloudberries. They freeze well for future…