…the label directions and protecting crops, pollinators, and the environment. Listen to Joseph’s full interview. This was a message from the BeSure campaign brought to you by the Growing Matters…
Tips for Growing Warmer Container Vegetables
…after the last frost. Just cover them or bring them inside and put them in a sunny window whenever temperatures dip near freezing. Growing tomatoes can be a challenge because…
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…said, “and have seen those jobs reduced at the same time as prices farmers and ranchers earn for many crops and commodities have fallen.” About three-quarters of the responding farmers…
Almond Update: NOW SIT Research Continuing to Evolve, Improve
The sterile insect technique (SIT) for helping to control navel orangeworm (NOW) in nut crops continues to progress. Sterile moths are being released in almond and pistachio test plots and…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
…that the payment restrictions would limit the effectiveness of the program, particularly for livestock, dairy and specialty crop producers. “Growers of crops with high production costs like citrus should be…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the NRCS extending the deadline for RCP and on-farm…
The Western View: Salute to Our Workers
…the hands of our essential workers that are tending the crops to keep feeding families across the state and around the country. California agriculture is vitally important any time, but…
Producers Working to Adapt to Uncertainty in the Food Supply Market
…were crops that were in the ground that were planted for the existing supply chain that’s radically changed overnight.” The uncertainty of when shelter in place orders will be rescinded…
USDA Taking Proposals for Buy Fresh Program
…will be issued in seven different regions and proposals will be accepted that cover multiple regions or only include partial regions. Those awarded with contracts will be responsible for managing…
Coronavirus Assistance Payments Expected by ‘End of May’
…for specialty crop producers. The remainder of the available $16 billion will be issued for other crops. Of particular interest for many California growers, specialty crops are eligible for both…
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
…deep channeling and vegetative cover, and another involves no special treatment. “We put approximately 9,000 fish in these eight fields – so about 1,000 fish per field – and those…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…Milk Donation program to facilitate better distribution for milk donations and utilize emergency assistance programs where appropriate. The CARES Act earmarks funding support for specialty crops, which AFBF emphasizes should…
$5 Billion in Relief Sought for Produce Market Stabilization Program
…tree nuts who suffered various types of losses between March 1 and June 30. Growers would be covered for losses incurred due to cancelled or reduced contracts, along with losses…
Spring Cattle Work Calls for COVID-19 Precautions
…tend crops and care for livestock. Beef cattle ranching differs from more intensive agriculture production as much of the work (fixing fence, feeding, checking cattle) is generally a solitary activity….