…programs for additional information and grant requirements. Listen to the report below. Farm & Ranch Headlines ~ 04.09.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Almond Update: Maximizing Yields and Sustainability from Start to Finish
Setting an orchard up for maximum yield and sustainability is a long game for producers. There are lots of variables, and some are unpredictable such as mother nature. But UC Cooperative…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighting the most critical areas for supporting through the stimulus funding….
American Livestock Production Sets the Standard for Environmental Impact
…and Brazil is responsible for another 15 percent. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s GHG emissions inventory, all animal agriculture accounted for 255.8 million tons of emissions in 2017. …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-08-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering NRCS’ On-Farm Trials that take a look at holistic…
Plant a Fruit Tree-Reduce Stress and Store Trips
…Many local nurseries nationwide, is operating curbside service: Customers just call, place their orders and drive over at a designated time. It’s a safe, simple process that doesn’t put employees…
The Western View: Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face?
…has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday…
$5 Billion in Relief Sought for Produce Market Stabilization Program
…commodities have presented the plan to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which requests $5 billion in funding to support the produce industry. The effort has also garnered support from…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
The first On-Farm Trial in California from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is looking at the collective impact soil health practices can have on orchard…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-07-20
…coronavirus is impacting farmers who sell their products directly to consumers at farmers’ markets and how American Farmland Trust’s Farmer Relief Fund is looking to help. Tune in to the…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
…group highlights a concern that multiple state agencies are advancing the regulatory process without adequate input from stakeholders. “Our member-informed input into proposed state agency actions is a vital element…
Pandemic Markets Continue Roller Coaster Season for California Citrus
It’s been an up and down season for California citrus, and pandemic shopping waves are increasing that trend. News of Chinese tariff reductions in early March was a break for…
FDA Temporarily Suspends Routine Facility Inspections
…shortly after FDA declared the agency would be postponing most foreign inspections. There has been no indication as to when routine inspections would be resuming. “That is one area where…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the roller coaster of citrus markets due to the…