…2020 grape harvest is also gearing up around California and things look promising despite the smoke and heat. To receive all of the top agricultural headlines in your inbox each…
Lawmakers Encourage Active Enforcement of Dairy Provisions of USMCA
…the International Trade Commission projects U.S. dairy exports to increase by more than $314 million a year if USMCA is implemented as intended. “A strong demand for U.S. dairy exports…
Multiple Wildfires Rip Through San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties
…has access to water that is in proximity to the fires is a huge benefit and most of the big farms have agricultural reservoirs. So, seeing those being put to…
Enhanced PACA Training Being Offered Online by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is offering a detailed training course online for individuals and companies that buy and sell fruits and vegetables. The new training…
The Western View: UC Turns The Tide on HLB
…according to Dr. Jin. She says it is much safer to use this natural plant product on agricultural crops than other synthetic chemicals. Because the peptide only needs to be…
Conservation at Work: Benefits of Irrigation Water Management
…in an agricultural operation. https://www.youtube.com/embed/GCFCReu2J2o State Conservationist Engineer for California NRCS, Greg Norris said that irrigation system replacement can help provide a good starting point for better water management. Ensuring…
4-H Gives Incarcerated Youth Freedom to Try Their Hands at Growing Vegetables
…caused by the pandemic, Miller plans to continue the 4-H partnership with Mother Lode Regional Juvenile Correctional Facility on the garden project and other agricultural educational activities. As the pandemic…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
…approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. California received 14 proposals this year, for projects that would augment existing NRCS technical tools (planning, assessment/delivery) to better facilitate conservation on…
Increased ‘Smelly’ Organic Complaints During Pandemic
Agricultural Commissioner Offices have been busy with both conventional and organic complaints about agricultural applications. When those complaints are about drift or a pesticide in general, county offices are required…
Chinese Purchasing Appears Strong Despite Tensions
Over the past ten days Chinese purchasing of multiple U.S. agricultural goods has created some optimism within the industry. Specifically, purchases of American sorghum and soybeans have picked up considerably….
Project Applications Being Accepted for National RCPP
…for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The national RCPP provides funding support for conservation partnerships to improve water quality and reliability, enhance soil health, protect agricultural viability, and support…
USDA’s Food Box Program Receives Another Adjustment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has amended the parameters for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) originally specified that contracts would only be…
UTV Replacement Applications Being Accepted
…and non-profit organizations involved in California agricultural operation. Program guidelines and application information are available on the SJVAPCD website. Listen to the radio report below. UTV Replacement Applications Being Accepted…
CFAP Deadline Extended; More Commodities Added
…is approved. USDA received a significant amount of input on the program, with many agricultural groups as well as lawmakers pointing out concerns about the support being offered. USDA notes…