…awards will be accepted through April 2. Vineyards and wineries participating in sustainability programs in California are eligible to apply in four award categories. The Environmental Award recognizes operations that…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers that the deadline to enroll in risk and price loss coverage programs is approaching. Farm Service Agency (FSA) is encouraging farmers to enroll…
USDA Projecting Net Farm Income to Decline in 2021
…the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and the Paycheck Protection Program are expected to bring levels down to $15.6 billion. Despite the forecasted decline, 2021 net farm income should still be…
USDA Measuring Financial Well-Being of California Farmers and Ranchers
…information from California’s farmers and ranchers in an effort to better understand economic conditions in agriculture. The agency is working on the third and final phase of the 2020 Agricultural…
Almond Matters: Good Weather for Pollinator Activity
…almost ideal conditions – temperature as well as environmental factors – for bees to fly and for bloom to take place.” The University of California references optimum conditions for pollinator…
CRP General Signup Period Extended by USDA
…to end on February 12. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), the program provides payments for land devoted to conservation purposes. The extended signup period is being made available…
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…UC Davis. This is a contract through the California Labor Workforce Development Agency,” said Theresa Kiehn, President, and CEO of AgSafe. “In this project, AgSafe is going to be providing…
ACEP Final Rule Released by USDA Includes Several Updates
…rule are intended to improve processes that will help strengthen the impacts of our investments and continue to elevate protection of ecologically important lands through voluntary conservation.” ACEP enables farmers…
AgSafe Digital Conference INNOVATE Begins February 15
…and distilled them down into digital bites this year,” said Kiehn. “The program is going to feature a regulatory track. We’ve invited our agency leaders from CDFA, Cal/OSHA, DPR, EEOC,…
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
…be some secondary benefits in the future for industry members participating in the Protocol. “With all the emphasis now – particularly with this new administration – regarding environmental issues, we…
Winery Wastewater Guidelines Impact Half of All California Operations
…Noelle Cremers, Director of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs for the Wine Institute. “It’s our estimation that about 1,500 wineries will be subject to the order.” There is a total of…
What Causes Your Houseplants to Turn Yellow
…are the most likely causes of houseplant leaves turning yellow, it’s possible that you’re doing everything right. Yellow leaves could be a reaction to an environmental condition. Plants grow too…
Research Network to Take Comprehensive Look at Bee Health
…of activities that we have planned.” The first area of importance is establishing a new breeding program. Researchers plan to identify bee species that are more tolerant to environmental stressors…
ECP Signup Deadline Has Been Extended to March 1
The deadline to apply for assistance through the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) has recently been extended. USDA’s California Farm Service Agency has extended the deadline to sigh-up for the ECP…
