…11. There is a total of $16 billion that has been made available to provide direct support to American farmers and ranchers. Producers are encouraged to learn more about eligibility…
UC Cooperative Extension and Colusa RCD launch ‘Soil Health Connection’
…soil science researchers and farmers with the intention of shedding light on the importance of soil health in California’s agricultural systems. Hosts Sarah Light, UCCE agronomy advisor, and Liz Harper,…
California Fires Leave Livestock Producers with Work to Do in The Aftermath
Firefighters have been making headway in battling the multiple wildfires across the state, but even after the fires are contained farmers and ranchers will still have their hands full. President…
Working Together: Forecast Increase Not Unexpected
A big crop is expected this year for California walnuts, and the industry seems to be prepared. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the walnut objective forecast last week, and…
California Crop Production to Be Impacted by Warming Temperatures
Research from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory demonstrates how warming temperatures are going to affect California crop production. The study looked at five annual crops that are primarily produced in…
USDA Revises Conservation Provisions for Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands
…that farmers are treated fairly in relation to conservation compliance. “Farmers deserve a fair process and clarity, including an understanding of the exemptions authorized by Congress,” said AFBF President Zippy…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…meet disaster recovery needs. For more information on all USDA disaster assistance programs, visit farmers.gov/recover, or contact your local USDA Service Center, which can be found at farmers.gov/service-center-locator. For assistance…
Potato Varieties Showing Promise in Kern County Trials
…the standards set for the russet, chipper, and specialty varieties. The potato varieties used in the Kern County Trial were sourced from public and private breeders from throughout North America….
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…training for small-scale, socially disadvantaged farmers in the San Joaquin Valley. Application of compost to alfalfa to improve soil structure and fertility, $250,000 Kate Scow and Radomir Schmidt, UC Davis Department…
Corn Silage Harvest on the Horizon for California Producers
…months of growing the corn silage farmers look to maximize the value of their crop by harvesting at the most advantageous time. Technical agronomist for DEKALB in California and Arizona,…
Week in Review: Producers Pushing Through Fire Challenges and Olive Industry Troubles
Farmers and ranchers are working to push through the challenges created by the LNU Lightning Fire Complex. Assembly Bill 3030 has raised several questions for different agricultural groups. Some of…
ESA to Potentially Reflect A New ‘Habitat’ Definition Under Proposal
…for countless stakeholders such as private landowners, industry, and states.” The proposal for a new ‘habitat’ definition has caused concern for some environmental groups. The National Wildlife Federation has claimed…
National FFA Numbers Reach Record Level
The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization recently announced a record high student membership. National FFA reports that there are more than 760,113 student members, an increase of nearly…
Producers Working Through Challenges of LNU Lightning Complex Fire
…trying to get our farmers into those areas so that they can harvest and even do things like turn on generators, irrigate and everything like that,” Tesconi explained. While the…