…towards the end of March – we’re having very steady sales across grapevines, almond trees, pistachios. We’re seeing a lot of very strong demand and we’re ramping up our inventories.”…
USDA Will Be Engaging Producers About New Hemp Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to engage with stakeholders about the final hemp production rule that recently went into effect. The Final Rule establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp…
NASDA Seeking Improvements to Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has made some suggestions to improve the Farmers to Families Food Box program. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack,…
Lawn Care Tasks Needing to Be Done for Springtime Care
Some lawn care tasks you should do for springtime care. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Franz W. from Pixabay There are several things you should…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Provide More COVID-19 Relief
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program to further support farmers and ranchers. After a review of previous relief programs, USDA identified areas…
USDA Rounding Out Fundamental Staff Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is continuing to fill other key staff appointments within the department. Sandra Eskin has been named Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety after serving…
Almond Matters: Recent Rains Bring Fungal Pathogen Concerns
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the recent storms that came through California have brought some fungal pathogen concerns. The rainfall that swept over many areas of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-25-21
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 industry facing regulatory issues in the Indian…
Almond Update: Regulatory Hurdles for India’s Incredible Market
The Indian market has been a highlight for California almond producers over the last several years. When trade relations between the US and China soured in 2018, shipments of almonds declined to the…
The Western View: Colorado Governor, Activists Target Livestock Producers
They used to say, Don’t Californicate Colorado. Now, we got to say, Don’t Coloradicate California. I have friends and family in Colorado, so with due apologies to them I have…
Renewal Applications for CSP Being Extended
UPDATE: Deadline Extended to April 7 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will continue accepting renewal applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) through the end of the month. Those…
The Right Companion Animals to Raise with Sheep
The right companion to raise with your sheep. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Border Leicester Sheep Pinterest There are several good reasons to keep companion animals with…
USDA Seeks Comment on Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach
Stakeholders are being asked to comment on federal strategies for climate-smart agriculture and forestry initiatives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a Federal Register Notice seeking feedback from…
New Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Bill Goes into Effect March 29
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 95 (SB 95), the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave bill, after it was passed by the California Legislature last week. The new mandate…