…and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show. Applicants will need to submit a one-page letter explaining their career goals as they relate to the beef industry. A 750-word essay describing…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. CFAP 2 is a separate program from the first iteration of CFAP (CFAP 1). Farmers…
Almond Update: Almond Achievement Award Nomination an Easy Process
…– Rob Kiss – Bayer 2018 – John Thoming – Blue Diamond Growers 2017 – Tony Campos – Campos Brothers 2016 – Dave Phippen – Travaille and Phippen 2015 –…
Proposition 12 Still Scheduled for 2022 Implementation, For Now
…“Proposition 12 does not impact an industry that is inherently national or requires a uniform system of regulation” in its three-page ruling. The case initially began back in 2019 with…
CA Attorney General Remains Adamantly Against Raising Shasta Dam
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra recently sent a comment letter expressing opposition to plans to raise the Shasta Dam. The 21-page letter asserts the plans for raising the dam up…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-30-20
Today’s Farm City Newsday includes reports from Brian German on how the California rice crop is shaping up pretty well and information for Milk producers looking to apply for CFAP…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Signups Underway, Growers Work Through Smoke Challenges
The signup period for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) is underway. Reports indicate that the walnut crop in the Central Valley appears to be…
Working Together: CFAP 2 Begins, Different Financial Calculation
The second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program opened on September 21. The USDA said CFAP 2 would provide producers with financial assistance that gives them the ability to…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…the initial launch of CFAP. While the expansion of the program included additional qualifying crops, there were still many California producers who were not receiving assistance. CFAP 2 is designed…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CFAP 2 enrollment, Fresno County grape growers working through…
Struggles of California Cotton Growers Demonstrated by Drop in Acreage
…see a reduced acreage in ’21 as well.” California cotton growers were hoping that the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) would provide some type of relief. However, the U.S. Department…
CFAP 2 Application Window Begins September 21
…the USDA’s farmers.gov/cfap webpage. Farmers and ranchers will be able to apply for CFAP 2 at USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices. USDA will be hosting a virtual workshop…
Proper Land Management Can Help Forest Owners Ease Wildfire Risk Following Mass Tree Die-off
…produced a 20-page publication that summarizes current research on tree mortality and outlines actions that can be taken to make the forest more resilient. The publication, Mass Tree Mortality, Fuels, and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how livestock and dairy producers can apply for CFAP,…
