Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded the Department of Labor and Guatemala on the signing of an agreement to improve H-2A visa program operations. Secretary…
Almond Matters: Working Toward Better Dust Control
…Decisions on replacing equipment can also be heavily influenced by cost. Bayer highlighted two different programs that are available to assist with the cost of replacing older equipment with more…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-01-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Climate Smart Ag Assistance, USMCA and why lawmakers are…
Almond Update: ‘White Party’ Set To End Summer, Benefit CA FFA
The next opportunity to help support California Future Farmers of America through the Almond Board of California’s Almond Leadership Program is at the end of the month. Program participant Purnima…
Study Shows Premium in Cattle from BQA Certified Producers
…can benefit financially as well. According to a recent study by the Beef Checkoff-funded BQA program and conducted by Colorado State University (CSU), results show a significant premium for calves…
Preparing for the Next Phase of the Produce Safety Rule
…with the prioritization of inspections, as well as verify which commodities are grown and determine which farms may qualify for an exemption. CDFA has established the Produce Safety Program (PSP)…
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
…new canine teams a year to enhance inspection efforts. The bill authorizes supplemental appropriations each year to help support the work of the agriculture specialists, technicians and canine teams. Lawmakers…
Grape Assessment Increase, and Decrease
…Program and/or assessment may be referred to the Program at (916) 900-5024. Source: USDA/NASS and California Department of Food and Agriculture Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
Multiple Funding Sources Focused on Addressing Nutria Population
…also provides nearly $2 million for the nutria program, with an additional allocation of $1.6 million for future eradication activities. The funding assistance will support the hiring of additional CDFW…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…Farmer Co-ops Applaud Announcement of Market Facilitation Program Payment Rates Washington, D.C. (NCFC) — The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives today applauded the announcement of Market Facilitation Program payment rates…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…that participate in The Emergency Feeding Assistance Program (TEFAP), elderly feeding programs such as the Commodity Supplemental Foods Program (CSFP), and tribes that operate the Food Distribution Program on Indian…
Almond Update: Intern Helps Bridge Industry, Highlights Leadership Program
…Industry Resource Directory. Dias is also creating a video to highlight the Almond Leadership Program and she has helped provide agriculture education to elementary school students. Listen to Dias’ entire…
MFP Details: ‘Minimum of $15 an Acre Initially’
The agriculture industry is anxiously awaiting more information about the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) with MFP details expected to be announced in the coming days. Vice President of Washington Operations…
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
The latest round of support from the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) has provided California-based agricultural groups with more than $31 million in ATP payments. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny…