…Wheeler said, “The Trump administration views this new pact as an opportunity within the confines of a trade agreement to improve the environmental standards of trading partners.” He added, “in…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
…Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding eligibility for apples, blueberries, garlic, potatoes, raspberries, tangerines, and taro. Those commodities had initially only been eligible for marketing adjustments. Payment…
Sudden Vine Collapse Becoming Better Understood
…more virus sensitive rootstocks also appear to be more susceptible to being affected by SVC. Because mealybug is a common vector for multiple grapevine viruses, monitoring and management of the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-08-20
…an ag-tech startup that is getting substantial backing for sustainable biopesticides and get a first-hand account of USDA’s food box program. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Water Resilience Projects Receive Nearly $84 Million from DWR
…issued to communities in San Diego, San Joaquin, Sacramento, Sierra and Central Coast regions. The funding is aimed at supporting projects to address infrastructure needs, depleted groundwater levels, flood control…
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
…Farming and Innovation (OEFI), along with the agency’s Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel will be accepting proposals through Friday, August 28. “As the Healthy Soils Program continues to grow,…
Week in Review: Split Roll Tax Concerns, Avoiding Paid Leave Penalties
…the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. UC Riverside also entered into a partnership to help bring new avocado varieties to market. Subscribe…
Split Roll Tax Initiative Will Have Substantial Impact on Agriculture
…Communities Funding Act. While proponents of the ballot measure, Initiative 19-0008, claim that agriculture would be exempt, Spiegel explained that only the land itself would not be affected by the…
Climate Crisis Action Plan Recognizes Value of Agriculture
The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis recently released its Climate Crisis Action Plan as a comprehensive framework to address environmental issues moving forward. The plan, ‘Solving the Climate…
Looking Ahead to Potential Ag Order 4.0 Impact
Agricultural industry members remain concerned about the Ag Order 4.0 impact as the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board considers the next step in the process. The draft order…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-29-20
…First Coronavirus Response Act, and the upcoming deadline for Market Facilitation Program payments. Also, get the details on another deadline, the 2019 water use reports are due July 1 for…
How to Avoid COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Penalties
It is important for employers to fully understand what is required under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). A farming…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Types of Biocontrol Agents and Challenges
…two and discusses the challenges around keeping residual control with insect releases. Hoddle said, especially with certain species, it’s a balancing act between having enough food for beneficial populations to…
NIFA Grant Helps UCR Develop Agricultural Technology
…research that promotes sustainable systems will result in long-term improvements in agricultural practices that will benefit consumers, farmers, and the environment.” The long-term goal of the UCR project is to…