Counties that have been impacted by wildfires have an opportunity to apply for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Applications are being accepted for the Emergency…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…others had problems with limited harvest and mill crews due to COVID. “Often, temp agency workers simply did not show up for a shift and any sickness symptoms kept employees…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biostimulants Still Undefined in Labeling Clarity
…and Senior Environmental Scientist for California’s Department of Food and Agriculture Nick Young joins the program to discuss the issue. Young said the Environmental Protection Agency just published a revised…
Developing Sorghum Opportunities in the West
…help support maximizing the environmental benefits that sorghum can provide. Lust also pointed out the significant contributions that University of California researchers are making as part of the effort. “We’ve…
Select Incentive Payments Being Increased by USDA
…Agency (FSA) is adjusting the Practice Incentive Payment. The update increases the current five percent rate up to 20 percent for the installation of certain practices. Producers will also receive…
Public Comment Sought for Water Quantity in the West
…explained that the listening session will provide an opportunity for the agency to hear directly from people at the local level on how programs and operations may be improved. Another…
New Addition Made to Bilingual SGMA Video Series
…Spanish. Hosted in partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund, the webinars will provide an opportunity to ask SGMA related questions. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a statement. “After eight years leading USDA, Tom Vilsack has the necessary qualifications and experience to steer the agency through these turbulent times.”…
Dairy Margin Coverage Applications Well Below Average
The deadline to sign up for the 2021 Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) is Friday, December 11. In a media call last week, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard…
Water Accounting and Trading Platform Workshop Series Begins December 16
…there will also be a discussion on customization opportunities. The workshop is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Speakers include Christina Babbitt from Environmental Defense Fund, Eric Averett from Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water…
AskUSDA Tool Launched to Help Customer Experience
…assist with self-service. AskUSDA was created to make USDA more responsive to the public by providing streamlined access to the agency through a single destination for phone, chat, and web…
NRCS California Announces New State Water Quality Specialist
…private landowners and the environment with a focus on improving water quality.” Rash is a strong advocate for water quality protection and has previously served as district conservationist in both…
USDA Updates Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency recently published an update to the Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility rule. Changes were initially made to the rule back in…
Bee Species Prevented from Being Considered Fish Under CESA
…for protections under the CESA. A broad coalition of agricultural organizations came together to try and prevent the bees from qualifying as an endangered species. Legal action was brought about…
