…Trust Protocol is a program aimed at helping the industry meet its 2025 sustainability goals and reiterate to the textile supply chain that American cotton is the “responsible choice.” The Council…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…local and regional initiatives, like National Pollinator Week, the Pollinator Partnership’s Bee Friendly Farming program engages farmers in the promotion of pollinator health on their lands. Farmers who meet six…
FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in ARC and PLC Programs
…attention of our staff. Because of the importance and complexities of the ARC and PLC programs; and to ensure we meet your program delivery expectations, please do not wait to…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…was referring to the Administration’s $16 billion trade assistance package through the Market Facilitation Program to help mitigate China’s retaliatory tariffs. He said this assistance, administered by USDA, has been…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-15-20
…is frustrating to growers, what things to consider when starting a new orchard, and how to comment on the NRCS Conservation Easement Program. Tune in to the show for these…
2019 Research Project Reports Now Available from PD/GWSS Board
Courtesy: UC Riverside The latest progress report is now available for research conducted on behalf of the Pierce’s Disease Control Program. The funding that has been made possible by the…
Report Highlights Busy Year for California Rice in 2019
A new report points to an eventful year for the California rice industry in 2019, with several ongoing conservation programs and significant developments occurring in various trade markets. The 2019…
California Budget is ‘A Strong Step Forward’
Governor Gavin Newsom recently submitted the California budget for 2020-21 to the Legislature which contains significant funding support for a variety of programs aimed at the agricultural industry and rural…
Beef Quality Assurance Program Continues Impressive Growth
More than 100,000 Now Certified Online in Beef Checkoff-funded Program (NCBA) – The Beef Quality Assurance program continues to grow significantly, with more than 100,000 cattle producers now certified through…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Helping Dairies Manage the Supply Chain
…with applications for producers, processors, labs and more. During this episode of Voices of the Valley, King and Forsythe reveal the functions of their program and how it compares to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on upcoming Healthy Soils Program workshops, how changing…
Almond Matters: Developing A Dormant Control Program
…program is a critical factor in addressing pest pressures later in the year. Using appropriate materials during dormancy affords growers the ability to keep pest populations at manageable levels. “As…
Almond Update: First ‘In The Orchard’ Workshops of 2020 Prep Growers for Pollination
The first set of workshops in 2020 to assist growers and help push the California Almond Sustainability Program begins next week, January 16. The Almond Board of California is hosting the…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
…development of Plant Guides are a cooperative effort between the NRCS National Plant Data Team and the NRCS Plant Materials Program. Plant Materials Centers and specialists contributes many of the Plant Guides to…