…that it will be a strong crop this year. Growers will remain busy with monitoring for pests and maintaining optimum nutrition levels in the orchards. With harvest on the horizon,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-12-20
…program, why it’s important to know your surroundings when applying product, and the application period for NRCS Alternative Funding Agreements has been extended, learn how you can apply. Tune in…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Included in List of Preferred Fibers
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has recently been added to the list of preferred fibers and materials from the Textile Exchange. The program will now be one of the 36…
Week in Review: Farm to Family Program Expanded, Water Lawsuits Increase
The Farm to Family program has been enhanced to help connect farmers and ranchers with foodbanks for better facilitation of moving produce to the greatest areas of need. California is…
More USDA Section 32 Plans on Buying $470 Million in Food
…Food and Nutrition Service nutrition assistance programs, which includes food banks that operate The Emergency Food Assistance Program. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Application Period for Multiple NRCS Programs Extended
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the application deadline for multiple NRCS programs. Assistant State Conservationist for Programs in California RaeAnn Dubay explained that the Regional Conservationist Partnership…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
For the first time ever, agricultural producers are now eligible for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and the EIDL Advance program from the Small Business Administration (SBA). The…
Including Water Investments in Infrastructure Package Challenging
…issues pertaining to California water supplies, with various pieces of legislation aimed at providing assistance for storage projects and other water infrastructure. It has been an uphill challenge in obtaining…
Week in Review: Market Disruptions Likely to Persist, USDA Purchasing Fresh Produce
…are also asking for the removal of payment limitations in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Subscribing to the newsletter will bring all the top stories to your email every week….
Newsom Expanding Farm to Family Program
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to connect producers with food banks through expanding the Farm to Family program. The program is a partnership between the California Department of Food…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-01-20
…the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Californians Can Use SNAP for Online Grocery Purchases
California recently became one of the states that will allow recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase grocery and food delivery online. Approval for the practice was…
APHIS to Establish National Incident Coordination Center
…of contractors that can supply additional equipment, personnel, and services. The Natural Resources Conservation Service will also be providing technical assistance to producers and providing cost share assistance in line…
Disaster Loan Program Needs ‘Several Changes’
…states. “Additional funding for these critical programs is necessary and appreciated. However, several changes must be made for agriculture to fully participate in the SBA relief programs.” The coalition which…