…to increase agricultural worker safety related to COVID-19. USDA recently announced a fifth round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, with plans to spend $1.5 billion on the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-13-21
…President-elect Joe Biden, how nematodes might help space exploration, and California’s proposed budget includes $6.7 million for technical assistance for farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
…every year. Many of the listed practices can be optimized by assistance from supplementary tools like fencing and crop nutrients. Agricultural and conservation potential can be maximized by implementing more…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…disaster. Crops that are eligible for assistance include those that are eligible for federal crop insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program coverage. Grazed crops, value loss crops, and crops…
Biostimulant Council Formed to Encourage Better Biostimulant Regulation
…more certainty to the biostimulant industry and make their availability to farmers easier. “The partnership with TFI will provide the Biostimulant Coalition with all the tools we need to continue…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how farmers’ stories are helping to save lives, highlights…
SGMA and Land Use Workshops Happening This Week
…designed for San Joaquin Valley farmers and community members to voice concerns about SGMA and share their visions of future landscapes in their community. The English workshop is scheduled for…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
More than $70 million has been allocated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assist with pest prevention. Support is being provided to 383 projects aimed at bolstering pest detection,…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
…12 to apply for the CRP general signup. The program provides financial assistance to those implementing conservation practices. “This signup for the Conservation Reserve Program gives producers and landowners an…
APHIS Report Shows Agricultural Animals Do Not Pose Risk for Coronavirus
…agriculture. “We were able to establish that farmers’ cattle and some other animals were not affected by the disease,” said Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach. “We’re…
USDA Extends Flexibilities Amid Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic
…the agency recognizes the challenges American farmers and ranchers are facing because of the pandemic and is extending crop insurance flexibilities. Relief provided for electronic notifications and signatures has been…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…that supports American farmers and families in need has helped USDA to distribute more than 132 million boxes of food since it first began. “This new round of Farmers to…
APHIS Staff Worked to Overcome Issues of Burdensome Year
…APHIS’ employees continued to provide great service and support for the country’s farmers, ranchers, and citizens. Protecting American agriculture requires constant vigilance and effort, and APHIS employees found safe, effective,…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
…Association of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) has been awarded $197,458 to support program development. CalAgPlate grant funding will be used to bolster program development and increase student access…