…Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC). USDA also announced the appointment of Zach Ducheneaux as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA). “We are honored to have professionals of the caliber…
Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
…luxury amenity, but rather an essential service for homes and businesses in this interconnected world,” the letter states. “Unfortunately, many Americans in our districts lack sufficient broadband infrastructure to take…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…pandemic have access and ample time to apply for the additional financial resources they need to continue to feed this great nation.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
…2 received no allocation. Eastside water service contractors including the Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District and Stockton East Water District have been allocated 100 percent of their contract totals….
Value of Utilized Production of California Vegetables
Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that California’s vegetable value of utilized production declined last year. According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the value of California’s…
Problematic Honeybee Parasite Found to Steal Iron from Its Host
…threats facing honeybees. The parasite is known to create substantial issues that can result in colony collapse. An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) entomologist discovered that the parasite actually seizes iron…
U.S. Forest Service Hosting Week of Invasive Pest Webinars Beginning Today
The U.S. Forest Service is hosting a week-long series of webinars focusing on invasive pests. The webinars begin today and will run through Friday, February 26. Each of the hour-long webinars…
New Form Required for Certain NRCS Customers
Producers and landowners involved in certain programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation being advised of changes in some paperwork requirements. The Farm Service…
On-Farm Readiness Reviews Still Available for Ag Operations
…for OFRRs. CDFA’s Produce Safety Program has resources available for those interested in OFRRs and other information pertaining to the Produce Safety Rule. “They are very much about educating before…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-18-21
…Commission referendum that’s currently underway, and how forest service support teams are helping with the community vaccination site in Oakland. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
…Guide for Applicators in English and Spanish to help growers ensure pollinator health. Both resources highlight the need to use products only when necessary and apply the products in late afternoons or…
Week in Review: Positive Trends in Winegrape Planting, Conservation Practices Prove Their Value
The industry has been making progress in addressing market imbalances with a reduction in winegrape planting. A recent study from the Natural Resources Conservation Service shows how effective conservation practices…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers that the deadline to enroll in risk and price loss coverage programs is approaching. Farm Service Agency (FSA) is encouraging farmers to enroll…
USDA Projecting Net Farm Income to Decline in 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting overall net farm income to decline in 2021. In the 2021 Farm Sector Income Forecast USDA’s Economic Research Service is forecasting a…