…Cost Index. The index is a function of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is a national average that will cover most agricultural jobs. All of this could change after…
California Water Districts Receive Funding Through WaterSMART Initiative
…BOR and NRCS. Investment coordination has been taking place since a 2011 pilot by California NRCS. The collaboration between agencies is a priority that is highlighted in the National Drought…
EPA Finalized Rule for Exclusion Zones for Pesticide Applications
…Exclusion Zone requirements. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley said the changes should make the regulation simpler and easier for producers to comply with….
FFA Concludes Virtual National Convention
…from this year’s national officer team. The annual National Days of Service was also a tremendous success this year. By the end of the convention, more than 280 chapters from…
Free Hedgerow Plants and On-Farm Consultations from NCAT
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is currently offering free hedgerow plants for California farmers. NCAT is also offering free consultations for farmers that may be interested in planting…
USDA Outlines Projects Through Great American Outdoors Act
…maintenance and promoting and improving visitor experience and access. There is a growing backlog of deferred maintenance on national forests and grasslands which will require more than $5 billion to…
Input Sought to Help Address Veterinary Shortages in California
…the state’s livestock sectors. The information will be used to better inform the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA). More detailed input from the industry…
Tri-National Agricultural Accord Highlights Importance of USMCA
State and provincial agriculture officials from North America met virtually last week for the 29th annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord. The online event gathered members of the National Association of State…
EPA Approves New Dicamba Registrations
…for use on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans. New Registrations Come With Important Control Measures A Volatility Reduction Agent must be mixed with OTT dicamba products prior to any application. The…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…will also have a reduction to matching requirements. Soil health, weather, and drought resistance have been highlighted as national priorities. Modifications were also made to Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP)…
National Cattlemen’s Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
The application period is open for the 2021-2022 beef industry scholarships sponsored by CME Group. National Cattlemen’s Foundation awards $1,500 scholarships to ten students that are looking to pursue a…
Satellite Data Helping to Make More Informed Water Decisions
…level. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been a significant collaborator in multiple different projects looking at water use. One particular area of focus has been gathering a…
Congress Working Towards Next Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief Package
…next COVID-19 relief package. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley said that any relief legislation likely won’t come until after November 3. “While they…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-22-20
…the slight changes for cotton in the latest supply and remand report, and the ag industry’s preparedness for a potential second wave of COVID. Tune in to the show for…