U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announces that signup begins June 17 for the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, the cornerstone program of the dairy safety net that helps dairy…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-13-19
…the latest Department of Pesticide Regulations report that says Californians are using less pesticide year-over-year. Also, there is a big push to get the USMCA going, the glassy-winged sharpshooter program…
Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series Begins June 25
…program,” said CRB Director of Communications Carolina Evangelo. “We’re looking forward to sharing these topics with the citrus growers in the state.” Each of the locations will have a similar…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
…of Blythe farmland to take the water and stop the farming. They bought the land and have leased it back to farmers, with a program that tries to balance ag…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…regardless of what type of assistance programs USDA is able to provide. “In the coming weeks, USDA will provide information on the Market Facilitation Program payment rates and details of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-10-19
…on the list of affected products. We also highlight some interesting trends in vegetable production and the role of FSA county committees in program and office operations at the local…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-07-19
…historic trade trip to Colombia wraps up. We hear more details about the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program and how that’s going to benefit growers. Taylor Hillman presents important information…
Reaction from Industry on President Signing Disaster Relief Package
…“Americans have always come together in times of need to help lift our neighbors and support our communities. We thank Congress and the President for delivering this much-needed assistance for…
Almond Beer Helps Industry Toast To FFA
…this month when the 2019 Almond Leadership Program took over the brewery. “We have to do a special project and you’re allowed to team up with someone. On our second…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-06-19
…regulations for animal diagnostic labs. We also have more information on the USMCA and disaster assistance details, as well as the latest episode of Voices of the Valleys. About the…
California Wine Industry Reacts to Two Bill Passages
…passage and the expected signature of the president, California growers who experienced wildfire-related losses in 2018, including losses related to smoke exposure, will be able to apply for assistance payments…
Nearly Half of Annual Water Use Reports Still Need to be Filed
…an enforcement action, or potentially minimize any penalty assessed by the Board. Anyone that may require assistance in filing the report, is encouraged to contact the Board’s Division of Water…
Wild Plants That Make the Best Teas
…actually full of nutrition and flavor. They have an earthy taste, reminiscent of spinach, and combined with some sweetener and lemon, the tea is great. And, wild rose. They are…
Senate Committee Educated on Livestock Emissions
…to livestock and emission levels at the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry hearing on Climate Change and the Agriculture Sector. “U.S. livestock has shown astonishing progress economically…