…direct and indirect methods. “This policy conversation naturally opens up opportunities to talk about organic farmers and how we can grow organic production,” Debates noted. PROBLEMATIC ECONOMIC OUTLOOK AHEAD The…
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
…U.S. while assisting smaller operations. The bill is generating positive responses from several industry groups including the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, National Bison Association, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, and National Farmers…
NRCS Names Priority Watershed Areas to Receive Financial Assistance
…our nation’s natural resources.” The Salt River will be assisted by the Eureka Field Office. The Upper Pescadaro Creek, Butano Creek, and Lower Pescadaro Cree will receive assistance from the…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for 2020 CalAgPlate Grant Program
…is restricted to the California Future Farmers of America Association. Tier two eligibility includes non-profit organizations and government agencies that administer agricultural education programs. Listen to the radio report below….
Continuing Resolution Signed, CCC To Be Replenished
…been heavily reliant upon in 2020. “Today’s passage of the continuing resolution is an immense relief to farmers, who depend on federally-funded programs to access loans, technical support, and critical…
The Western View: Honors to A Farmer With A World-Changing Invention
It goes without saying – Farmers and ranchers are inventors out of necessity. They make their own tools and equipment when they need to, or if they just want to….
California Production Costs Making Other States More Attractive for Growers
The increasing cost of production in California is pushing some farmers to try their luck in other states. Costs for labor, regulatory compliance, and fuel are all substantially cheaper in…
OpenET Project Seeks to Transform Water Management in the West
…water use is fragmented and not cost-effective for many producers. More accurate information on water usage will not only benefit farmers and ranchers, but it will also assist entire communities…
NRCS Funds Innovation Through On-Farm Trials of Conservation Systems
…NRCS State Conservationist in California. On-Farm Trials awardees work with NRCS and farmers and ranchers to implement innovative practices and systems on their lands that have not yet been widely…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-30-20
…assistance. Danielle Leal has information on the Clean Energy Bill which just passed through the House and a major company that is going on record with a new commitment to…
Wine Industry Calling for Extension of Disaster Relief Due to Wildfires
…and Winegrape Growers of America sent a letter to congressional leaders asking for wildfire assistance. “We fear these wildfires, and potentially more to come, will result in the greatest economic…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…Food and Land Foundation, spoke from her home base in Colorado about opportunities for incentives to assist farmers in transitioning to healthy soils practices. She has been working with Maurice…
Stopgap Funding Bill with Farming Support Moves Forward
…compromise between House members was reached enabling continued farming assistance in exchange for increased funding for nutrition assistance programs. The stopgap funding measure will now head to the U.S. Senate….
Benefits of Liquid Manure Drip Irrigation Generating Significant Interest
…being applied through drip irrigation. The project was developed with dairy farmers who wanted better water use efficiency while still using manure as fertilizer. Approximately 25 dairy producers in the…