The latest budget proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom contains significant investment in valuable agricultural programs. The recent Ag Order 4.0 hearings have raised a level of concern as the timeline…
USDA Urged to Prioritize Agricultural Worker Safety
…to increase agricultural worker safety related to COVID-19. USDA recently announced a fifth round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, with plans to spend $1.5 billion on the…
Key PPP Changes in Most Recent COVID Relief Package
Some key changes were made to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the most recent COVID relief package. The relief bill includes $284 billion for another round of PPP loans….
Enjoying Your Garden during the Winter Months
…Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-14-21
…chair, Almond Bloom Disease and an upcoming irrigation training in this week’s Almond Update. Also, CFDA is looking for proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program. Tune in to…
CDFA Looking for Proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP). Since it was first formed back in 1990, FREP has…
What to Plant Together while Planning the Spring Garden
…yard when you include a generous supply of nectar-rich flowers. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. What to Plant Together while Planning the Spring Garden Sponsored…
Almond Matters: Implementing Disease Management Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, developing a disease management program is essential for ensuring the health of trees. Making adequate preparations will help with the efficiency…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…“It’s not only good for our economy, but it’s good for the health and nutrition and wellbeing of all of our citizens.” Several climate programs important to the farming industry…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-13-21
…President-elect Joe Biden, how nematodes might help space exploration, and California’s proposed budget includes $6.7 million for technical assistance for farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Virtual California Rice Commission Annual Grower Meeting Coming Up
…very informative. We have a great lineup of speakers including a new presenter who will be outstanding,” said CRC Spokesperson Jim Morris. “We will have a video program that industry…
Hiding Things in the Garden Less Pleasing to the Eye
…Ours program here. Hiding Things in the Garden Less Pleasing to the Eye Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Ag Order 4.0 Hearings Raise Concern Over Complexity of Compliance
…also comply with.” The Board discussed third-party program elements for the revised order, noting that it adds flexibility to the program. The provision would allow third-party groups and individuals to…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
…every year. Many of the listed practices can be optimized by assistance from supplementary tools like fencing and crop nutrients. Agricultural and conservation potential can be maximized by implementing more…