…information about what is going on.” Growers can request PCR testing of ACP or plant samples from an accredited lab, such as the Citrus Pest Detection Program (CPDP) which is…
Organic Certification Assistance Changes for 2020
…Share Program. The program helps producers either become certified or maintain certification under the National Organic Program. There is a significant change to available funds this season. Funding per applicant is…
Plants that Rabbits Won’t Be Tempted to Nibble On
…Ours program here. Plants that Rabbits Won’t Be Tempted to Nibble On Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
CFAP Deadline Extended; More Commodities Added
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Pandemic Aid Concerns Raised by Lawmakers and Industry Members
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has been receiving pandemic aid input from lawmakers and agricultural industry members alike. Various lawmakers have pointed out specific shortfalls of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program…
Dairy Quota Saga Getting Closer to Final Outcome
…for the QIP. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross recently qualified the UDFC petition to phase out the quota program as having enough signatures to warrant a hearing. “Kind of like the…
Watering Tools to Help Solve Your Drought Problems
…your garage or shed until you need it again. Consider investing in a programmable timer. Simply hook this device to a spigot, program your water cycles, attach the hose, and…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering assistance to the industry for those experiencing coronavirus hardships. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is authorizing extended deadlines for payments. The Farm…
Getting to the Bottom of Why Those Tomatoes Aren’t Ripening
…without realizing it! Tomatoes love the sunlight, and the plants need at least 7 hours of sunlight per day. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Sponsored…
Week in Review: Concerns About AB 2959 and Increases in Farm Complaints
…areas as more people remain home due to coronavirus safety guidelines. The cotton industry remains hopeful that federal assistance is on the way. California pistachio production continues to inch north…
CLas-Positive ACP Discovered in Riverside Commercial Grove
…pest hotline at 800-491-1899 for additional information. If you see or suspect ACP or HLB symptoms in your grove, notify the CDFA hotline. Source: Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program…
Best Late Season Tomato Varieties to Grow
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New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…rule seeks to strengthen enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic products under the National Organic Program. Public comments on the proposed rule will be accepted through Monday,…
Keeping the Water Flowing in Your Garden Year-Round
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