Input from stakeholders is being sought to help address veterinary shortages in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship program is seeking comment from…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…CRP. The final EQIP rule was published in the Federal Register on October 26. NRCS helps producers to plan and implement conservation practices such as cover cropping and irrigation efficiency…
Carving Halloween Pumpkins is a Tradition
…known to honor the deceased. Celts believed that from dusk on October 31 until the dusk of November 1, souls of those who had died that year would pass on,…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Round Four Announced
…has been authorized for the latest round of purchases. USDA is issuing solicitations to existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) holders. Contracts are expected to be awarded by October 30 for…
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
…with contracts effective beginning on October 1, 2020, will receive their first annual rental payment in October 2021. For more information on CRP, visit fsa.usda.gov or contact your local FSA…
US Officials Addressing Canadian Rules for Romaine Testing
…to do this. Especially with the rules in place under Chapter 9 of the USMCA when it comes to sanitary/phytosanitary measures.” The new requirement that went into effect October 7…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-13-20
…on a new traceability rule, and CAPCA’s virtual conference offering educational opportunities through October. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Bagrada Bug Could Be Problematic for Desert Producers This Fall
…and peaks early October.” The pest is generally most active during the middle of the afternoon; however, they can still be difficult to spot. Growers and Pest Control Advisors will…
CA Attorney General Remains Adamantly Against Raising Shasta Dam
…by 634,000 acre-feet. At issue is the Shasta Lake Water Resources Investigation Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. Public comment on the proposal was being accepted through October 5. Becerra said…
Canada Implementing New Romaine Rules for Salinas Valley Growers
…the Salinas Valley, CFIA requires an official certificate of analysis related to E. coli. The new requirements are going to be effective beginning on October 7. Growers from Santa Cruz,…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for 2020 CalAgPlate Grant Program
…education. The competitive solicitation process to award the 2020 CalAgPlate grant program funds began September 27. Proposals will need to be submitted by 5 pm on Thursday, October 22. Tier one eligibility…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Encouraging Industry Members to Enroll
…the steps for enrolling in the program. The grower enrollment live-webinar sessions begin September 29 and will run through October 15. A full schedule of the webinars being offered if…
Stopgap Funding Bill with Farming Support Moves Forward
…Failure for the legislation to pass through the Senate and be signed by President Donald Trump will result in a government shutdown beginning October 1. “The last thing farmers and…
Proposed Prop 65 Action to Affect Certain Nut Products
…will be accepting public comments on the proposed action on Prop 65 rules through Wednesday, October 21. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…