…at the end of May, into early June at the latest. Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service show that California growers are expected to plant 500,000…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the dairy industry addressing the oversupply of its products,…
Benefits of Dividing Plants in Your Garden
…plants can be divided at any time in the year. Each plant has an ideal season for division, so you should do your research to find the best time for…
$19 Billion in Support Coming Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…billion in fresh produce, dairy, and meat. The implementation of the program will involve the purchase of approximately $100 million of fresh fruits and vegetables, $100 million of dairy products,…
Week in Review: Pandemic Taking A Toll on Citrus and Dairy
The citrus industry lays out the type of impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the market and its effect on growers in this week’s review. Farmworkers may be…
Deadline for National Organic Producer Surveys Extended
…COVID-19, the Organic Farming Research Foundation and Organic Seed Alliance are extending the survey deadline to Monday, June 1 for two national organic surveys. The decision was made to accommodate…
Which Rock Dust is Best for Your Garden
…loam soil, and a backyard vineyard. They’re often mined minerals and have varying environmental impacts. Do some research on how they are mined before use. Azomite is a registered trademark…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
As Californians stay home to avoid the new coronavirus COVID-19, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is working differently to continue delivering research-based information to Californians across the state. Many educational…
USDA Taking Feedback on Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…and scientific community will help to guide the approach to research so that it aligns with the applications and technologies to address the missions of the Agriculture Innovation Agenda for…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
…counted as milk marketings for the Dairy Revenue Production or actual marketings for the Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy programs. “The market realities of the COVID-19 era demand solutions, and…
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
…moving quickly off of retail shelves, other dairy products are being left behind amidst the effective shutdown of the food service industry and educational institutions. “The problem for the dairy…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the dairy industry struggling with the extreme shift in…
Still Time to Apply for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
…challenges presented by the coronavirus, CDFA extended the grant application deadline to Monday, April 27. The Dairy Digester Research and Development Program and the Alternative Manure Management Program are funded…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…Priority.” The letter notes that the dairy and livestock industries have been hit particularly hard and makes several suggestions as to how the stimulus funding can assist farmers and ranchers. …