…than Tom Vilsack,” said National Farmers Union President Rob Larew. “After serving as Secretary of Agriculture for eight years, he knows the agency inside and out, giving him the insight…
Value of Utilized Production of California Vegetables
…crops showed increases. Multiple types of lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, cantaloupe, and sweet potatoes all experienced various levels of growth in utilized production value. Plantings were also down in 2020, with…
New Form Required for Certain NRCS Customers
…Agency (FSA) will be making contact with information about a form that must be completed as part of program participation. Anyone participating, or who will be applying to certain NRCS…
Wild Edible Plants You Can Transform into a Cooking and Baking Flour
…them. Chestnuts, too. Which, when made into flour, is sweet and light and incredibly good in cakes. Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Pecan, and Beech Nuts can all be made into flour. Different…
Intriguing and Flavorful Ingredient Used for Cooking
…as caramelized mushrooms. Black garlic tastes distinctly sweet and syrupy with hints of balsamic vinegar. The chemical make-up of black garlic has been transformed by an aging process that changes…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
…awards will be accepted through April 2. Vineyards and wineries participating in sustainability programs in California are eligible to apply in four award categories. The Environmental Award recognizes operations that…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers that the deadline to enroll in risk and price loss coverage programs is approaching. Farm Service Agency (FSA) is encouraging farmers to enroll…
USDA Projecting Net Farm Income to Decline in 2021
…the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and the Paycheck Protection Program are expected to bring levels down to $15.6 billion. Despite the forecasted decline, 2021 net farm income should still be…
USDA Measuring Financial Well-Being of California Farmers and Ranchers
…information from California’s farmers and ranchers in an effort to better understand economic conditions in agriculture. The agency is working on the third and final phase of the 2020 Agricultural…
Almond Matters: Good Weather for Pollinator Activity
…almost ideal conditions – temperature as well as environmental factors – for bees to fly and for bloom to take place.” The University of California references optimum conditions for pollinator…
CRP General Signup Period Extended by USDA
…to end on February 12. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), the program provides payments for land devoted to conservation purposes. The extended signup period is being made available…
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…UC Davis. This is a contract through the California Labor Workforce Development Agency,” said Theresa Kiehn, President, and CEO of AgSafe. “In this project, AgSafe is going to be providing…
ACEP Final Rule Released by USDA Includes Several Updates
…rule are intended to improve processes that will help strengthen the impacts of our investments and continue to elevate protection of ecologically important lands through voluntary conservation.” ACEP enables farmers…
AgSafe Digital Conference INNOVATE Begins February 15
…and distilled them down into digital bites this year,” said Kiehn. “The program is going to feature a regulatory track. We’ve invited our agency leaders from CDFA, Cal/OSHA, DPR, EEOC,…
