…has made $20 million available from its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands in California. These enhancements include irrigation efficiency, cover crops, orchard…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…USDA’s Farm Service Agency (March 1st); and water conservation enhancements offered by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (March 3rd). These programs offer a variety on-farm assistance including cover crops…
Costa Introduces Drought Relief Legislation
…to meet basic public health and safety needs; to prevent the loss of permanent crops; and to minimize economic damage caused by the drought; · Mandates that the federal government…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…grow crops for 3 seasons – spring, summer, and winter. We want to put our crops in our own farm store that sells wholesome, organic vegetables. While we’re doing this,…
CFBF: New Farm Law will Benefit California
…other emergency programs. Nutrition assistance remains the single largest component of the bill. The new law also authorizes investments in research on “specialty crops” such as fruits, vegetables and nuts,…
California’s Water Shortage Could Idle Hundreds of Thousands of Crop Acres
…farmers are in a dire situation they’ve never been in before. California Farm Water Coalition Executive Director Mike Wade says some farmers may still grow crops on some of their…
Following Senate Passage, ASA Calls on President Obama to Sign Farm Bill into Law
…crops, regions and aspects of American agriculture.” The bill includes a choice between a revenue program that covers both price and yield losses with county and farm level options, and…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
…future. Funds are available statewide to install a number of conservation practices including irrigation efficiency, cover crops, rehabilitation of existing spring developments, protection of grazing lands, and other supporting components….
Advice for Nut Growers in Drought
Sabrina Hill talks with University of California Advisor David Doll about helping nut crops through the drought. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….
ASTA 2014 Vegetable Seed Conference Offers Many Critical Updates
…packed with activities and business talks involving participants from 27 countries this year. Attendees span the spectrum of the seed industry segment dealing in specialty crops, and considering AgNet Media’s…
AFBF on Obama’s State of the Union Address
…State of the Union address for Congress to pass immigration reform. Many farmers rely on an immigrant labor force, and, without reform, growers will begin to plant less labor-intensive crops…
Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities
…prevent pests and diseases that threaten California crops,” Wenger said. “This issue should be settled in court and not through broad legislation that would have had far-reaching impacts.” Wenger also…
Conservation Report
A new report shows a boom in growing certain specialty crops as well as a growth in agricultural land, stable erosion rates, and notable land use changes. Sabrina Hill has…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…help cover part of their actual losses. To verify the deadline for application in your area, contact your county’s Farm Service Agency Office. You can visit http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/stateoffapp?mystate=ca&area=home&subject=landing&topic=landing to get the…