…ranchers who are members of an entity, along with individuals and entities with powers of attorney form on file with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will have increased for business…
HLB Solution Could Be Available in Three Years
…step in the process is to receive approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A consultation with the EPA is scheduled for later this month. The final step that would…
COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants to Support Scientific Research
COVID-19 Rapid Response funding opportunities are being made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). The agency has awarded nearly $14 million in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-14-20
…potato varieties, the Housing for the Harvest Program created for farm workers during COVID, and get a look at USDA’s optimistic navel orange prediction for 2020. Tune in to the…
Agricultural Air Quality Research Task Force Seeks Nominations
…may also nominate themselves. “The Task Force is another example of USDA’s continued commitment to developing science-based solutions and conservation measures that not only reduce the agriculture industry’s environmental impact…
Industry Groups Seek Temporary Relief from Smoke Regulation
…detail the overwhelming challenges of adhering to the Wildfire Smoke Protection requirements. The wildfires that have been burning throughout California in recent weeks resulted in multiple days of the Air…
Farm Sector Profits Forecast Highlights Importance of Government Aid
…and the Paycheck Protection Program are forecast to reach $23.4 billion in 2020. The figure represents an increase of $22 billion over 2019 levels. Farm sector profits could be further…
Trump, Biden Outline Agricultural Priorities
…Biden’s responses focus heavily on environmental sustainability and improving prosperity in rural communities. He, too, pledges to rely on experts and scientists when it comes to policies and regulation. He…
Reminder: CFAP Application Window Closes September 11
…that are eligible. There’s actually an application generator on there,” said U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard Fordyce. “The application generator actually allows them to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-07-20
…olive seasons as well as the EPA wanting to streamline regulations for plant-incorporated protectants. Also, the CFAP deadline is this Friday, get more details on how to apply. Tune in…
UCCE Continuing Education Seminars for September and October
…on specific weed species, resistance management, and new herbicides in rice. Agronomy Advisor Sarah Light will be discussing opportunities to decrease environmental risk through pesticide selection and application, accurate diagnosis,…
Week in Review: Table Grapes Doing Well and Heatwave Helps Watermelons
…producers have important harvesting decisions to make in the coming weeks. Growers are expecting a good season for pumpkin demand despite the challenges of COVID-19. Kern County potato trials are…
Housing for the Harvest Program Expands to Santa Barbara
…and public health.” The Santa Barbara County Department of Public Health will be working with the local Family Service Agency in managing the program. “COVID-19 has had a profound impact…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…and physical losses. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) also offers programs to help in the recovery process. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)’s Catastrophic Fire Recovery practice provides resource protection for…
