…that more than 1,700 responses have been received from farmers and ranchers. With the CFAP deadline extended it will give producers more opportunity to submit an application for assistance. About…
Pandemic Aid Concerns Raised by Lawmakers and Industry Members
…payments to domestic farmers and ranchers. Out of that total, only $270 million has been provided to specialty crop producers, representing less than four percent of overall assistance,” the letter…
Dairy Quota Saga Getting Closer to Final Outcome
…their right to implement QIP the way they did,” AcMoody explained. The dairy quota saga also includes the United Dairy Farmers of California (UDFC) group that has developed another plan…
Soil Health Case Studies Provide Growers with Valuable Insight
A series of soil health case studies have been produced through a partnership between American Farmland Trust (AFT) and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Through a Conservation Innovation Grant, the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-11-20
…bacteria mapping and how it could increase application efficiencies. Also, take a look at the final Water Resilience Portfolio and how it provides positive guidance for the future. Tune in…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
…Service Agency (FSA) is also offering an installment payment deferral option for Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) borrowers. “USDA recognizes farmers and ranchers have been severely affected by the COVID-19…
The California Kitchen: Raspberry Farmers’ Market Salad
…Oil TT Fresh Cracked Black Pepper TT Fleur-de-sal Listen to Albert prepare Raspberry Farmers’ Market Salad below. The California Kitchen: Raspberry Farmers Market Salad For this and many more of…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…rule seeks to strengthen enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic products under the National Organic Program. Public comments on the proposed rule will be accepted through Monday,…
FDA Announces New Protocol for Preharvest Agricultural Water Treatments
…bacteria. “Working together, the FDA and EPA have supported the development of this protocol that may ultimately help farmers address contamination issues in their water sources and protect consumers from…
AB 2959 Raises Concern for Industry Members and Air Quality Specialists
Assembly Bill 2959 (AB 2959), initially introduced back in February, would allow limitations to be put on the types of facilities that can supply farmers and ranchers with food byproducts….
Conservation at Work: Livestock Pipeline Maximizes Grazing Potential
…the episodes at Farmers.Gov and contact your local NRCS office for more information. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-03-20
…National Farmers Market Week and details on scientists mapping an entire genome of a grape pest. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
HEALS Act Proposes $20 Million in Coronavirus Relief
…“It’s clear that farmers require additional support to stay solvent, and the HEALS Act is an important step toward providing that support,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in…
Week in Review: What to Do with Mystery Seeds and Newsom’s Plan for Ag Worker Safety
…Gavin Newsom announced a new plan designed to provide added safety for agricultural workers. The National Environmental Policy Act also got its first major revision in 40 years, which should…