…and reduction of loss to the environment on October 7. Enrollment for the webinar series will be limited. Registration information is available online. Listen to the radio report below. UCCE Continuing…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…As agricultural producers move into recovery mode and assess damages, they should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist…
Corn Silage Harvest on the Horizon for California Producers
…have dry matter loss,” said Kutzner. “The other extreme is that you are harvesting silage that is too dry and in that case you will also have inferior oxygen exclusion…
Multiple Wildfires Rip Through San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties
…and I haven’t lost any livestock. But I’ve got friends who are facing the loss of generational farms. So, I don’t really feel like I have anything to complain about,”…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…only 62 cents per pound, a price that makes turning a profit challenging. UC Cooperative Extension is working with a team of soil health and fiber sustainability experts to offer an…
CLas-Positive ACP Discovered in Riverside Commercial Grove
…any potential costs or loss to the industry should HLB take hold throughout California. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) staff is swiftly conducting surveys and collecting samples per…
California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”
…definitely was a price drop from January to April due to COVID,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. “If you’re a grower…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…to entities who can meet the government’s requirements and specifications. Proposals will be expected to illustrate how coverage will be provided to areas identified as opportunity zones, detail subcontracting agreements,…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
…about the disparities between the prices that farmers are receiving and the cost of beef products in retail outlets. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue noted that while the report is a…
USDA Streamlines Process for Rural Investment
…for credit reviews, loan processing, loan servicing, and loss claims. Among the reforms of the programs is the launch of a common loan note guarantee application and consistent forms for…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
…of the commodities that have now received CFAP eligibility include pistachios, chives, blackberries, cilantro, passion fruit, Swiss chard, alfalfa sprouts, okra, and mustard. USDA has also expanded coverage to include…
Food Box Program Helping Growers, Families, and Companies
…price for it, package those, and distribute them to the food banks. Then the food banks don’t have to hire staff or bring in volunteers to repack boxes,” Brazeel noted….
NCC Efforts to Add Pima Cotton to CFAP
The National Cotton Council (NCC) has also taken action to help expand the coverage of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). As the U.S. Department of Agriculture reviews and updates…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
…with the potential for significant seismic activity. After a big quake, damage to the infrastructure could be a bigger problem than damage to the farm. Loss of electrical power is…