Under California’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, the state has opened up Phase 1B. Individuals 65 and older, as well as three sector populations including education and childcare, emergency services, and…
Secretary Vilsack Declares Drought Conditions in California
…the Farm Service Agency. Producers will need to apply for assistance within eight months of the disaster declaration. Listen to radio report below. Secretary Vilsack Declares Drought Conditions in California…
USDA Makes Additional Funding Available for Value-Added Produce Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that additional funding will be made available for the Value-Added Producer Grant Program this year. The additional funding is being made possible through the Consolidated…
Comment Period for Regulating Animal Biotech Reopened by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reopened the comment period for shifting regulatory authority pertaining to animal biotech. Initially, the comment period expired on February 26. USDA will now…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-18-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including why the impacts of methane on the climate might…
Almond Update: Mexico, A Surprisingly Primed Market for Almond Growth
Mexico isn’t viewed as a major market for California almonds but the region is primed for exponential growth according to the Almond Board of California. North American Marketing Manager Becky…
The Western View: It’s Railfest Weekend in Reedley!
…Railfest, and train enthusiasts are gathering at Hillcrest to celebrate the steam engine. Hillcrest Farms is a popular pumpkin patch in the fall and a Christmas tree farm in December….
Katherine Tai Confirmed as New U.S. Trade Representative
…Katherine Tai on her confirmation to serve as the next United States Trade Representative,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “We have a great…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
…to climate efforts. “The climate crisis might seem insurmountable, but our farmers and foresters are an important part of the solution. Right now, sustainable practices on farms and forests are…
Farm City Newsday 1,000 Episodes Celebration Wraps Up with Biobest
Biobest is helping wrap up the celebration of 1,000 episodes of the Farm City Newsday podcast. The company is providing beneficial insects and services valued at $2,500 as part of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how conventional and organic growers can deal with fungal…
UC Wolfskill Not Changing Walnut Improvement Program Focus
Walnut breeders are bullish about their most recent variety release but it isn’t changing their research focus. UC Davis’s Walnut Improvement Program released UC Wolfskill earlier this year. The variety matures…
Golden State Dairy Management Webinars Coming Up March 25
…feature UC farm advisors, dairy faculty, and specialists talking about a variety of topics important to dairy farmers. “Usually in odd years we don’t have anything, but in times of…
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
…issued to meatpacking plants by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Booker explained that meatpacking plants have been a significant source of COVID-19 infections, in part due to increased production…