…shows that nearly half of the $14.5 billion that was authorized for direct payments as part of the trade assistance package has already been sent to farmers. More than a…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-13-19
…of the Year, how Assembly Bill 5 will impact California farmers and tune into another episode of Voices of the Valley. Tune in to the show for these news stories…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Funding and Time Not Enough
…we can expedite these registrations, making sure they go through the proper channels, but making sure they get to the farmers a little bit quicker,” she said. Chlorpyrifos Alternative Funding…
Preparing for The Next Round of Livestock Methane Reduction Funding
…in this year’s state budget it’s $34 million,” said Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental Services for Western United Dairymen. “We do have legislation that requires us to reduce manure methane…
Homemade Pesticides That Really Work
…work. Consider what farmers and growers did hundreds of years ago when commercial pesticides weren’t available. They made their own from natural ingredients that they had on hand, often based…
Almond Update: Silent Auction Items Supporting FFA
The 2019 Almond Conference is fast approaching, and the Almond Board of California (ABC) needs your help to support California Future Farmers of America at the event. ABC holds a…
Another Increase in Irrigated Lands Regulatory Fees
…necessary for the review and processing of information that ensures farmers are in compliance of groundwater regulations. “Through the years they’ve kind of added and removed certain aspects of the…
Is Hass Avocado the New Green Gold?
…farmers that have been in the business for a while. Hass avocado, whose skin turns dark purple when ripe, has gradually taken over other traditional varieties. When ripe, the skin…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…donations made will go directly to farmers, ranchers, and their livestock. American AgCredit offered to provide matching funds up to $25,000 for all donations that are made through the fundraising…
74th Annual CARCD Conference to Highlight Timely Issues
…“I think more than anything it’s a really awesome opportunity to bring together our partners – RCD’s, farmers, and ranchers – and get a chance to really talk about the…
BQA Campaign Seeks Greater Understanding of Industry Efforts
…grow as certifications, including dairy and youth facing programs, recently surpassed the 350,000 mark. Throughout the country producers are becoming BQA-certified through in-person and online training. Certified farmers and ranchers…
Significant Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act
…President of Public Policy and Communications for the National Farmers Union, Rob Larew. “National Farmers Union supports this bipartisan effort to address the needs of both farmers and workers, and…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…federal guidelines. “This rule enables USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency, to determine for farmers who want to grow hemp their eligibility for various…
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
…productive, beneficial, and diverse.” Noting that not all precision agriculture practices can be applied evenly throughout the entire agricultural industry, Cameron spoke to the willingness of farmers to adopt new…