…producers, and resources available from USDA to help cover COVID-related expenses for agricultural workers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to…
Week in Review: Voluntary Agreement Talks Break Down, Ag Supports Infrastructure Bill
…sending ballots out for county committee elections for the Farm Service Agency. California producers will be benefitting from significant specialty crop investment made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The…
New Alfalfa Pest Found in Low Desert Area
…also educate ourselves as well as our clientele about the identification and biology, what to look for, and what the natural enemies are.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Farm Households Received Estimated $2,100 From Economic Impact Payments
In 2020, U.S. family farm households received $4.3 billion in federal assistance during the Coronavirus pandemic from Economic Impact Payments. Researchers at USDA’s Economic Research Service say the estimated average…
Almond Update: Export Delays and What’s on The Horizon
…of California, Geoffrey Bogart said there has been some recent progress. “Some of the progress that we’re going to see will be I think better service in Oakland. There’s also…
State Officials Abandon Voluntary Agreement Discussions
…Natural Resources Agency announced they will be moving forward with plans to increase flows from San Joaquin River tributaries. Six water districts had been working with state officials to try…
Industry Members Support Continuation of Blueberry Council
…importers largely supported continuing their national research and promotion program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) held the referendum vote between October 8 and October 22. “Since joining the USHBC within…
Frozen Turkey Inventories 24% Below 3-year Average
…31, 2021, inventories of frozen whole turkeys and turkey parts were 24 percent lower than three-year average volumes, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Stocks of frozen turkey meat typically…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
…increase demand for processing peaches and pears, as well as California figs. Several educational initiatives are also being funded including the development of informational resources in Spanish, wildfire mitigation programs…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…remain open until January 7, 2022. Organic producers can submit applications through local Farm Service Agency offices. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Week in Review: Water Board Raises Fees & Water Pumping Rules Reevaluated
The State Water Resources Control Board recently voted to further increase fees related to water quality and water rights. California has entered into a new strategic partnership with the U.S….
County Committee Elections Begin for Farm Service Agency
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has begun sending ballots out for county committee elections for the Farm Service Agency (FSA). Producers and landowners will need to return ballots to a…
2021 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Underway
The Department of Agriculture is mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency county and urban county committee elections. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas for committee members who…
New Promotional Opportunity for Agritourism Venues
…with local farms by searching area, type of attraction, or products for sale. The Foundation plans to launch the app in the spring of 2022. Resources are available to farmers…