…expand the understanding of the relationship between nutrition, water, soil, environment, and technology. “The incubator farm is basically a manifestation of our ‘My Almonds’ crop program and so at its…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…efforts. For those directly impacted by the wildfires, there is a variety of assistance available through the USDA Farm Service Agency Disaster Assistance Programs. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
BQA Campaign Seeks Greater Understanding of Industry Efforts
…with a series of videos from Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. that bring the BQA program to life by highlighting how cattle farmers and ranchers across the country raise cattle under BQA…
Significant Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act
…reform the ag labor system through improvements to the H-2A agricultural visa program and assist immigrant farm laborers already working in the U.S. “This comprehensive legislation contains key elements that…
Despite Kincade Fire, Winegrowers Push Through Harvest
…relief and assistance to those affected. “We oversee fairgrounds and fairgrounds are a vital component of safe evacuation shelters for people and their animals,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “That’s…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…USDA programs, including loans, crop insurance, disaster assistance, and conservation programs,” said Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. As part of the rule, USDA has also developed…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-29-19
…grape growers, potential assistance for whole orchard recycling, understanding the benefits of precision agriculture and details on upcoming SWEEP application workshops. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Roasting Pumpkin Seeds for Health Benefits
…also jam-packed with nutrition known to improve heart health. They’re full of good fats, zinc, antioxidants, iron, and magnesium. Whole roasted pumpkin seeds are also great combatants of other health…
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
…help FSA make important decisions on its commodity support programs, conservation programs, indemnity and disaster programs, and emergency programs and eligibility. Producers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…Whole Orchard Recycling practice into its Healthy Soils Incentives Program. This management practice will be in addition to the current 26 management practices allowed under the Healthy Soils Incentives Program….
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…economies, which are long-lasting and important contributions to local rural communities and our planet’s well-being.” More than 90 projects have been funded through the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program…
Stopping Weeds from Taking Over Your Garden
…often ugly, they steal your plant’s nutrition, and they spread disease. Learning how to prevent them from popping up in the first place will save you from much aggravation. One…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-25-19
…3-D program, compliance with the Produce Safety Rule, a Fresno State student who received an American Agri-Women Foundation scholarship and a need for farmers to be included in climate crisis…
Farmworker Housing Bill: ‘No farmer is going to use this.’
…the issue. “This is the complete opposite of something that helps. No farmer is going to use this.” At a time when the H-2A program is beginning to become more…