…entomopathogenic fungi outside of pest control, and resources that are available to help with the farmworker vaccination process. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Resources Available to Help with Farmworker Vaccination Process
…one place so that way our employers can go and find it.” Listen to the radio report below. Resources Available to Help with Farmworker Vaccination Process About the Author Brian…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…federal assistance awards to support COVID-19 response. Similar allowances issued by the Agricultural Marketing Service is also being sought in relation to exemptions for unallowable costs. Allowable cost examples from…
Almond Update: New Team Member Uniquely Suited to Help Growers
…Specialist with ABC. He is excited to be able to help growers utilize the tools and resources ABC has to offer because he can speak their language. “I was a…
USDA Measuring Financial Well-Being of California Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to understand the financial well-being of California producers. For the next several months USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be gathering…
CRP General Signup Period Extended by USDA
…to end on February 12. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), the program provides payments for land devoted to conservation purposes. The extended signup period is being made available…
Winery Wastewater Requirements Will Impact About Half of Industry
New regulations from the state of California will unify water discharge rules for wineries and will impact almost half the industry. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted a general order for how…
ARS Scientists Look At Potential of Various Microbes to Fight Disease in Carrots
Researchers have begun work looking at microbes that may help to combat diseases in carrots. A team of university and Agricultural Research Service scientists have reported on some of their…
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…Program aims to provide much-needed resources to the industry. The project aims to better protect California’s 800,000 farmworkers from COVID risks. “We’re really excited about this opportunity to partner with…
ACEP Final Rule Released by USDA Includes Several Updates
…landowners sustain vital working landscapes and wetland ecosystems,” acting chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Terry Cosby said in a press release. “These minor updates to the ACEP final…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
A recent study from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) shows how effective conservation practices are in addressing emission levels. The study incorporates data collected between 2004 and 2018. As…
Winery Wastewater Guidelines Impact Half of All California Operations
A new set of winery wastewater guidelines will be imposed on a statewide basis. The State Water Resources Control Board recently adopted a general order regulating how wastewater will be…
How to Enjoy a Herb and Vegetable Garden Indoors
…plants also do very well indoors, especially if you have north-facing windows that don’t receive much natural sunlight. There are so many ways you can design your garden indoors, from…
NASS Report Shows Vast Majority of American Farms Are Family Operations
A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that family farms are still the backbone of American agriculture. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released the 2017 Census of…