…Food Box Program which ended on September 18 included the purchase of $1.1 billion of produce. The initial launch of the food box program resulted in more than 35.5 million…
California Conservation Project Receive $3.5 Million in Funding
…Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA). State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said the program goes a long way in helping to facilitate projects, providing more ownership for project partners to make…
How to Get Started with Raising Peafowl
…kept in close quarters. Shoot for more than 100-square feet per adult bird. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Get Started with Raising Peafowl…
WIFIA Improvement Act Looks to Assist Public Water Projects
…is updating California’s water infrastructure. By improving the WIFIA funding program, this legislation helps California’s water community move forward with critical water infrastructure investments.” The act was introduced by Congressman…
GAO Report Details How Trade Aid Payments Were Distributed
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) details how trade aid payments were administered through the 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) in a recent report. The program was established in 2018…
Challenges to Raising Peafowl on Your Farm
…clip their wings. Flight is the peafowl’s only defense against predators! Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Challenges to Raising Peafowl on Your Farm Sponsored Content…
New Farmers.gov Feature Allows Entities to Conduct Online Business with USDA
…farmers.gov where we have new self-service features related to our conservation programs,” said Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist in California. “We’re proud to announce that both farmers and ranchers acting as…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…eligible to apply for assistance through the expanded Coronavirus Food Assistance Program,” California Association of Winegrape Growers President John Aguirre said in a news release. “CFAP 2 will provide growers…
Reasons to Consider Raising Peafowl on Your Farm
…on the block! Your neighbors will definitely be asking questions about these gorgeous new additions to the neighborhood. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Reasons to…
Struggles of California Cotton Growers Demonstrated by Drop in Acreage
…see a reduced acreage in ’21 as well.” California cotton growers were hoping that the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) would provide some type of relief. However, the U.S. Department…
CFAP 2 Application Window Begins September 21
An additional $14 billion will be made available for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Signups for CFAP 2 will begin on September 21 and will…
Planting Now for Fresh Food on the Thanksgiving Table
…This Land of Ours program here. Planting Now for Fresh Food on the Thanksgiving Table Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Housing for the Harvest Program, bee-friendly farming practices…
Almond Update: Bee+ Scholarship Takes Risk Out Of Bee-Friendly Practices
…Apis m. for free. The program will also cover the cost for growers to register under the Bee Friendly Farming program. The certification allows growers to utilize the ‘Bee Friendly…