…of the application process. A subset of applicants will then be invited to submit a full project proposal sometime in October, with full proposals being due in December. Farmers and…
Useful Herb Good in the Kitchen, Good for the Garden
…used by farmers to boost growth and immunity in chickens. In humans, it acts as an anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, and antioxidant. The fibers of the plant can be used similar to…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…COVID-19. Although the entire country was shut down, farmers continued their job and showed just how resilient the agriculture community is. “I am proud of our ag industry in the…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
…will ensure farmers can continue to keep this nation fed.” Of particular interest to California farmers and ranchers is the $8 billion in funding for Western water infrastructure. The Infrastructure…
Transfer Tax Provision of American Families Plan Causes Alarm
…capital gains taxes when property is exchanged. Boozman notes that changes to Section 1031 would severely hamper agricultural business and create further barriers of entry for new and beginning farmers….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-11-21
…make shopping at farmers’ markets more shopper inclusive and the consumption of California prunes has stayed strong throughout pandemic challenges. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…of both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. The coalition includes the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), American Seed Trade Association, National Farmers Union, Agricultural Retailers Association, and…
‘Unprecedented’ Emergency Curtailments Adopted by State Water Board
…Regardless, the action taken by the SWRCB will have a significant impact on farmers and ranchers moving forward. “The fact is, we have a lot of farmers now that are…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…large. However, farmers and ranchers are responsible for covering the cost of compliance with these types of regulations. Professor of Agribusiness at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Lynn Hamilton suggests…
Plans for Revising the WOTUS Definition Moving Forward
…is vital that farmers and rural Americans have a seat at the table and a voice in this process so that the rule responds to concerns and realities on the…
Nearly $17 Million Being Made Available Through USDA’s 2501 Program
Approximately $16.6 million dollars is being made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program,…
New Program Helps Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues
…and cultural areas, many Black farmers and other groups who have experienced historic discrimination have inherited heirs’ property,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “USDA is committed…
Monterey County Agriculture Drops Below $4 Billion in Value
…value, which totaled a little more than $3.9 billion. The theme of the report was ‘Resilience in Adversity,’ highlighting the challenges that farmers and ranchers endured in 2020. “2020 was…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
…Chair Jim Costa. “It is our job on this subcommittee to get to the bottom of the most complex challenges confronting agriculture and to help our farmers and ranchers overcome…