U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) on Friday which will provide support to farmers, ranchers, and consumers who are struggling due to COVID-19. …
Week in Review: Pandemic Taking A Toll on Citrus and Dairy
…getting some added relief from California in new legislation that was proposed and a new video this week highlights the success of assistance offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service….
California Prune Board Keeping Industry Informed and Safe During Pandemic
…has been placed on providing reliable information to industry members about the best safety practices and financial assistance options that are available. “We’re actually being inundated with emails from different…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-16-20
…Board of California’s upcoming virtual workshop, farmers gaining financial relief through the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program, and how Butte County is staying ahead of crime with SmartWater CSI….
Which Rock Dust is Best for Your Garden
Pinterest In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom told you about not using rock dust in raised gardens. Today’s program Cathy discusses which rock dust is best for your garden. That’s coming…
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
…for making compost. An on-farm composting working group is being established which CAFF will be working with in the distribution of information on best management practices and FDA/National Organic Program…
Almond Matters: Implementing Your Fungicide Plan
…available to growers who need to make a fungicide treatment. Burkdoll noted that the guidelines from the University of California Integrated Pest Management program are a great resource for developing…
Producers Seeing Farm Vision with NRCS Conservation Support
…service to develop their first partnered project, and their most significant. Using the Environmental Quality Incentive Program, Dewlson Family Farms was able to create a grass way for runoff that…
HLB Quarantine Regulation Change to Further Protect California Citrus
…of ACP on those shipments as well. Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program Operations Subcommittee Chairman Keith Watkins said in a release, “By potentially shipping psyllids into an area known…
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
…because they’re trying to put together a program with limited funds that’s very complex,” said CCM President and CEO Casey Creamer. “We know USDA has a tough job ahead of…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
…the solution. The Department has the opportunity to help address both unfortunate consequences described above through a voucher program that would deepen the relationships between farmers and food banks, allowing…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…day as part of CalFresh Health Living, UC’s nutrition and physical activity program. In Imperial County, 4-H program representative Anita Martinez is leading cooking demonstrations and organizing 4-H All Stars…
Critical Timing for Vine Mealybug Management
…have a field that has a chronic infestation, which means that you had a problem last year with this pest, its best to develop a program in advance.” Controlling vine…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…Act (to be amended) — Expands paid sick leave for farmworkers from 3 days to 2 weeks — Provides for supplemental hazard pay, to compensate farmworkers for increased health and…