(USDA/NRCS) — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the PLANTS Database provides conservation plant information to conservation planners, researchers, and others using plants in their natural resource conservation projects. The…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
…— USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks public comments on its interim rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). ACEP is USDA’s premier conservation easement program, helping landowners…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering new easy-peel citrus that’s on the market, workshops for…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
…includes groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Western Growers, and the United Fresh Produce Association, sent a letter to Senate leaders calling for action on farm labor…
Chinese Trade Deal to Be Signed in Coming Weeks
…indicated that the precise terms will be released once the accord is signed. Expectations under the Chinese trade deal are between $40 billion and $50 billion in U.S. farm products…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a year-end review from Fresno County Farm Bureau’s CEO,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-02-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on the walnut industry’s new conference, funding for…
Working Together: New Year, New Conference for California Walnuts
The newly rebranded California Walnut Conference is just around the corner on January 10. JCS Marketing has been holding the walnut show for several years, and this year has partnered…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Farming in the New Normal workshop, development of…
Moving Forward with the California Water Portfolio
…place.” Another important factor that will play a critical role in California’s water management approach moving forward is the process of groundwater recharge. The multiple agency’s that are involved with…
Legislation for Agricultural Voice in Drone Policy Progressing Slowly
…Dairy Coalition, the Rural and Agriculture Council of America, and the American Farm Bureau Federation. One of the bill’s co-sponsors, Senator John Thune is encouraging cooperation in the legislative process….
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
Overall, 2019 turned out to be a conflicting year for Central Valley water users. It was another year for strong rain and snow in California, but not all farmers were…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
…the U.S. and China. For much of 2019, many farmers were suffering under the increased tariffs imposed by China, prompting move trade relief payments through the Market Facilitation Program. After…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-31-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Almond Board of California’s CASP program, the likelihood…



















