The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has published the final rule updating certain conservation provisions. The final rule that was published recently provides updates on…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…sure to contact your local FSA office to timely report all damages and losses.” USDA encourages farmers and livestock producers to contact the FSA county office at the local USDA…
USDA Extends Free Meal Programs for Children Through End of Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the agency will be extending free meal programs for children through as late as December 31. The flexibilities being enacted will provide…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA assisting farmers and ranchers devasted by the wildfires,…
Farmers to Families Program Extended and Expanded
…of $1 billion for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program will be used to continue the efforts of providing critical support to farmers and families in need. The program…
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
…“Right now, more than 6,000 firefighters from the USDA Forest Service are battling wildfires across the nation alongside our local, state and federal partners,” USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources…
Industry Disappointed That ELS Cotton Not Included in Latest CFAP Expansion
Despite various industry efforts, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has refused to include extra-long staple (ELS) cotton in the latest expansion of commodities covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance…
Lawmakers Encourage Action on Potato Dispute with Mexico
…to USDA, California potato production has remained relatively stable over the past three years, at approximately 39,000 acres. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Enhanced PACA Training Being Offered Online by USDA
…participants who have completed the entire course. Listen to the radio report below. Enhanced PACA Training Being Offered Online by USDA About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is pleased to announce $640,000 in funding through Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). “Congratulations to the University of California Santa Barbara, Resource…
Chinese Purchasing Appears Strong Despite Tensions
…The uptick in purchasing comes as tensions have been rising between the U.S. and China in regard to trade commitments. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural…
Week in Review: Infected ACP in Commercial Grove and New Winery Wastewater Requirements
…been proposed which could present significant challenges for wineries. USDA recently made more commodities eligible for assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The future of California’s dairy quota is…
Project Applications Being Accepted for National RCPP
A total of $360 million in federal funding is being made available to potential conservation partners. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking applications…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-14-20
…growers can receive direct payments from USDA now as their commodity was recently added to the group one payments of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. We also…