…Coverage Endorsement (PACE) in certain states for non-irrigated corn, providing coverage for producers who use this practice that’s considered better for natural resources and saves money for producers. To “split-apply”…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
…their programs,” said Paul Sousa, WUD Director of Environmental Services. “They’re just making sure that all those parcels are covered. They’ve looked around and found that there are parcels that…
USDA Seeking Comments on Labeling Meat Derived from Animal Cells
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published…
Updates to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection to Benefit Organic Producers
…to help further support crop insurance coverage for producers. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
NASS to Review Acreage Earlier for Certain Crops
The Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service announced it will review planted and harvested acreage for select crops earlier than normal. The crops under review include corn, cotton, peanuts,…
Black Farmer Conference Stakeholders Meetings Coming Up Next Week
…22 and will cover topics such as access to capital and business resources, as well as youth in agriculture. Listen to the radio report below. Black Farmer Conference Stakeholders Meetings…
Biomass Collaborative to Flesh Out Ag Burning Alternatives
The California Clean Biomass Collaborative is looking into viable alternatives to agricultural burning. Requirements adopted by the California Air Resources Board will eliminate the practice in the San Joaquin Valley….
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million in Funding
…is an important resource to strengthen the competitiveness of our nation’s specialty crop industry,” Administrator of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, Bruce Summers said in a press release. “By working across state…
Western House Members Ask for FEMA Disaster Declaration
…Emergency Management Agency to release additional resources to help Western areas faced with water cuts as supplies dwindle. Huffman and Neguse wrote in the letter to the White House, “There’s…
California Plums Gain Market Access to Japan
…Animal Plant Health Inspection Service and Agricultural Research Service, as well as the Fresno and Tulare County Ag Commissioner offices for helping to move the process forward. Access to the…
Week in Review: Updates to Leafy Greens Testing Procedure, Free Mediation Available for Producers
…(CALAMP) is a free service aimed at addressing a variety of issues for farmers and ranchers. The new California Veterinary Emergency Team will be administered by the UC Davis School…
Contract Producers Eligible for Assistance Under Recent CFAP 2 Update
…of specialty crops and other sales-based commodities will now be eligible for assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has established October 12 as the deadline…
EPA Announces Resources to Better Address Nutrient Pollution Affecting Waters
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new resources to address adverse effects of nutrient pollution in waters, including algae blooms. The three new resources will help EPA’s co-regulators and partners…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
A new Dairy Donation Program (DDP) has been announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The new $400 million program is being established by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)….