…EU, counties impacted by the wildfires have eligibility for the Emergency Conservation Program and get this week Almond Update on trade and consumer desirability. Tune in to the show for…
Counties Impacted by Wildfire Eligible for Emergency Conservation Program
Counties that have been impacted by wildfires have an opportunity to apply for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Applications are being accepted for the Emergency…
Rural Broadband Projects to Receive $9.2 Billion from FCC
…to gain access to high-speed, high-quality broadband service,” FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said in a press release. “This auction was the single largest step ever taken to bridge the digital…
FMCSA Extends Hours of Service Waivers into 2021
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently made another announcement related to Hours-of-Service (HOS). The FMCSA has issued an extended and expanded national emergency declaration…
Tips on How You Can Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree
…hide the trunk and will definitely not allow a view through to the other side. An open branch pattern allows for larger ornaments and also may give a more natural…
Cultivating Safety on the Farm
Living and working on a farm or ranch can be beneficial but also dangerous. The National Farm Medicine Center focuses on developing safety resources for parents and their children who…
Select Incentive Payments Being Increased by USDA
…continuous CRP, which greatly benefits natural resources like water. Increasing the incentive payment gives farmers even more reason to participate in continuous CRP, one of our nation’s largest conservation endeavors.”…
Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS
A video series of ‘How-To’ guides has recently been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and farmers.gov. The Soil Health: How To video…
Report Shows Strong Demand for Agricultural Graduates
…renewable natural resources, and the environment (FARNRE) sectors should have ample job opportunities. The research team expects employer demand for agricultural graduates with a bachelor’s degree or higher will exceed…
Public Comment Sought for Water Quantity in the West
…Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. Acting NRCS Chief Kevin Norton will be hosting a virtual public listening session on Thursday, December 17. The forum will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern time. Norton…
The Many Uses of a Seasonal Fruit During the Holidays
…the other half can be used to build a natural birdfeeder. After all, winter is a tough time for the birdies. Mix up a little popcorn, some birdseed and peanut…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…Council, and the National Association of Conservation Districts have all issued messages of support for the new Agriculture Secretary. Secretary Vilsack’s confirmation hearing is expected to be scheduled sometime in…
Dairy Margin Coverage Applications Well Below Average
The deadline to sign up for the 2021 Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) is Friday, December 11. In a media call last week, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-09-20
…of the Almond Conference State of the Industry, and this year’s recipient of the California Leopold Conservation Award. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…