…will impact approximately 10 percent of all borrowers working with the Farm Service Agency. “The USDA’s ongoing support will likely prevent the worst-case outcome. By suspending debt collections and foreclosures,…
American Ag Exports Threatened by EU-Mercosur Trade Pact
…Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Once ratified, the agreement will encompass a quarter of world GDP. An analysis from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service details how the…
Drone Camp Receives Increased Interest Amidst COVID Restrictions
Over the summer the 2020 drone camp from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) saw tremendous interest. The intensive short course is offered through the UC…
Storm Update: 20 Percent Jump in Snowpack Already
…Central Sierras at 62 percent of normal, and Southern Sierras up to 45 percent of normal. The National Weather Service has issued various flood warnings as well as winter storm…
Supplemental CFAP Payments Stalled with Biden’s Regulatory Freeze
…local Farm Service Agency offices continue accepting applications. The stalled CFAP payments are part of a larger regulatory freeze initiated by President Joe Biden during his first week in office….
AFBF Suggests Methodology Improvements for NASS Reports
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has released a report with recommendations for the USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). AFBF has taken an in-depth look at the methodology used for…
MSOB: Biostimulant Council to Strengthen Industry Clarity
…and standards for biostimulant companies and products. The two groups are combining resources to form the Biostimulant Council. “Essentially it will be a committee within The Fertilizer Institute,” Biostimulant Coalition…
California Growers Bracing for Major Rain Event This Week
…The National Weather Service has issued multiple winter storm warnings for several areas of the state. Chris Sayer from Petty Ranch in Ventura County said they are expecting a significant…
RCPP Final Rule Incorporates Feedback from Industry Stakeholders
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has issued a final rule for its Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). NRCS incorporated the feedback that industry stakeholders provided for the RCPP interim…
Ways for Making this Year’s Garden the Best Ever to Enjoy
…in drought-prone areas, gardeners in every region can improve water conservation. Whether it’s adding more mulch or choosing plants that are native to your region. Or, choosing irrigation with a…
Storm Weather Bringing Much Needed Snow to California
…the weekend with more projected for the coming week. The National Weather Service has issued multiple weather warnings in Northern California. A winter snow watch has been issued for high…
Animal Biotech Authority Becoming Point of Contention Between Agencies
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) pertaining to animal biotech authority is creating some confusion. Assistant Secretary for Health and Head of the Public Health Service at the U.S. Department of…
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
…is to really formalize a process to bring those organizations that have innovative ideas and tools, and resources, directly to our local grape growers and create that forum to actually…
Treating the Plant Pathogen Powdery Mildew Naturally
…incredibly effective natural treatments available. Some people swear by milk as a natural anti-fungal. Other natural methods include using both garlic water and apple cider vinegar sprays, combining baking soda…