The latest budget revision from Governor Gavin Newsom will bring additional support to California’s farmers and ranchers. Several important programs for agriculture are set to receive substantial investment beyond what…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why flexibility is needed in conservation programs, a subjective…
Almond Matters: Getting an Early Start to Ant Control
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, getting an early start with ant control programs is an important part of keeping populations in check. Field Market Development Specialist…
Deadline Approaching for Organic Training Grants from CCOF
…farmers. Applicants will need to be enrolled in an educational program in the U.S. that will benefit their career in organic agriculture. That includes vocational training or certificate programs, junior…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…support the development of value-added ag products. USDA is awarding $76.9 million to the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program to support farmer’s markets and community-supported agriculture programs. A…
USDA Investing Nearly $22 Million to Improve Soil Health and Climate Smart Ag
…Agriculture (NIFA) is investing in several important programs to assist ag producers navigate the effects of climate change and its impact on production. Through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering state budgeting for CDFA sustainability programs, USDA launching a…
Almond Matters: Precision Irrigation Even More Vital in Dry Years
…anything at all. It just depends on the grower and how sophisticated they want to get and how accurate they want to be,” Burkdoll noted. Precision irrigation programs have a…
CRP Expansion to Provide Further Participation Incentive
…National Climate Task Force meeting. “With CRP, the United States has one of the world’s most successful voluntary conservation programs. We need to invest in CRP and let it do…
Legislation Is First Step Toward Establishing Viable Carbon Markets
…Congressional session. The bill will not negatively impact any current farm bill or conservation programs. There are also strong confidentiality and conflict of interest provisions in the legislation. Many farmers…
Robert Bonnie Nominated to Oversee USDA Farm Programs
…various farm support programs at USDA as well as federal crop insurance. Bonnie currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Climate at USDA. Under the Obama…
USDA Seeking Comment on Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
…the new programs development. The new program seeks to address American energy needs while also combatting issues of climate change and providing economic opportunities in rural areas. Written comments will…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
…COVID relief programs.” The budget action also provides funding to support a micro-grant program for small, mid-sized, and underserved farmers administered by CDFA. Funding provided through the measure will support…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program to End in May
…at the best of that program and incorporate it into our traditional, regular programs which are very efficient in terms of food distribution. That way I think you get the…