…and make an appointment soon to ensure your elections are made and contracts signed well ahead of the deadlines.” ARC and PLC provide financial protections to farmers from substantial drops…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…was referring to the Administration’s $16 billion trade assistance package through the Market Facilitation Program to help mitigate China’s retaliatory tariffs. He said this assistance, administered by USDA, has been…
California Budget is ‘A Strong Step Forward’
…assisting in the retrofit of diesel farm equipment (FARMER).” The proposed California budget includes $33 million for the development of a Fresno-Merced Food Innovation Corridor Grant Program to enhance sustainable…
Beef Quality Assurance Program Continues Impressive Growth
…haulers and farmers and ranchers is also available through the platform. “Over the past year we’ve doubled our online certifications, which is a tremendous accomplishment,” according to Bob Smith, DVM,…
Almond Update: First ‘In The Orchard’ Workshops of 2020 Prep Growers for Pollination
The first set of workshops in 2020 to assist growers and help push the California Almond Sustainability Program begins next week, January 16. The Almond Board of California is hosting the…
Chlorpyrifos Cut-Off Date Quickly Approaching
…funding to assist in the development of sustainable materials to replace chlorpyrifos. Public workshops are being held in the coming weeks to gather input on potential alternatives to chlorpyrifos: The meetings…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
…from unleashing the competitiveness of America’s farmers and ranchers with our two largest trading partners thanks to today’s Senate Finance Committee vote. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will protect our valuable…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
…a conservation planner or homeowner they provide information to assist with your planting projects. Source: USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
…the value of other expensive benefits provided to the workers,” the letter stated. The AEWR is the mandated wage rate for farmers who use the H-2A program and the Department…
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently awarded a grant to assist in further biologically integrated farming research. The CDFA funding support of $1 million will be administered…
Legislation for Agricultural Voice in Drone Policy Progressing Slowly
…“I urge my colleagues in both the House and the Senate to work together to get this legislation past the finish line to ensure our farmers and ranchers can fully…
Growing Herbs for Homemade Scented Candles
…homemade gift for friends and family. In addition, they make a great value-added product that you can sell at farmers markets. Herbs all have different scents and medicinal qualities, so…
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
Overall, 2019 turned out to be a conflicting year for Central Valley water users. It was another year for strong rain and snow in California, but not all farmers were…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
…the U.S. and China. For much of 2019, many farmers were suffering under the increased tariffs imposed by China, prompting move trade relief payments through the Market Facilitation Program. After…