…decisions about practices they may be considering. “There’s a hesitation among a lot of farmers to invest time, money and equipment to adopt soil health practices because they don’t know…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
…Service Agency (FSA) is also offering an installment payment deferral option for Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) borrowers. “USDA recognizes farmers and ranchers have been severely affected by the COVID-19…
The California Kitchen: Raspberry Farmers’ Market Salad
…Oil TT Fresh Cracked Black Pepper TT Fleur-de-sal Listen to Albert prepare Raspberry Farmers’ Market Salad below. The California Kitchen: Raspberry Farmers Market Salad For this and many more of…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…the organic market has grown, organic supply chains have become more complex. Stronger market oversight is needed to protect farmers and consumers who choose the organic option.” The proposed organic…
FDA Announces New Protocol for Preharvest Agricultural Water Treatments
…bacteria. “Working together, the FDA and EPA have supported the development of this protocol that may ultimately help farmers address contamination issues in their water sources and protect consumers from…
USDA Report Details Extent of Dairy Consolidation
A recent report from the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides details about the level of consolidation within the dairy industry. The ‘Consolidation in U.S. Dairy Farming’ report found that…
AB 2959 Raises Concern for Industry Members and Air Quality Specialists
Assembly Bill 2959 (AB 2959), initially introduced back in February, would allow limitations to be put on the types of facilities that can supply farmers and ranchers with food byproducts….
Conservation at Work: Livestock Pipeline Maximizes Grazing Potential
…facilitate the development of a more efficient water system to optimize the rotational grazing plan on his organic dairy farm. McClelland noted that the practice was a significant benefit to…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-04-20
…looking into expanding the use of dairy manure products and a new campaign that is encouraging best practices for farmworkers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-03-20
…National Farmers Market Week and details on scientists mapping an entire genome of a grape pest. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
HEALS Act Proposes $20 Million in Coronavirus Relief
…“It’s clear that farmers require additional support to stay solvent, and the HEALS Act is an important step toward providing that support,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-31-20
…COVID relief for farmers and ranchers, and a grant that was provided for a California biosolarization project. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…the mantle of Ph.D., the University of California Cooperative Extension farm advisor is doing research to help California farmers take advantage of new opportunities for economic growth. More than 400…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…than ever to continue to build on the success of the program.” “50 million Farmers to Families Food Boxes have brought fresh and nutritious food grown by great American farmers…