…a wide variety of dairy products. Canada agreed to eliminate the unfair Class 6 and 7 milk pricing programs that allowed their farmers to undersell U.S. producers. Key Provision: Biotechnology…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…runs from March 16, 2020 to May 15, 2020. Pilot Programs Later in 2020, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will roll out pilot programs within CRP: CLEAR 30, which allows…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
…to plant health, you need to make sure you’ve got the right soil.” The other educational intensive will focus on agricultural technology and features several industry disrupters within the sector. …
CDFA Makes Selections for Climate Smart Agriculture Funding
…Smart Agriculture Programs to be used for technical assistance grants through a competitive request for proposals. Technical assistance efforts are prioritized for farms that are smaller than 500 acres, with…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-22-19
…easy-peel brand that’s on the market, the importance of early winter weed programs for almond orchards and UC Riverside looking to bridge the gap between the classroom and employment. Tune…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Winter Annual Weeds
…of rainfall by the middle of November. The lack of any significant rain events has created some pause for growers in implementing their preventative herbicide programs. “Ideally, in a perfect…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…rancher members, state educational foundations, as well as others involved in food production, are responding to public interest with expanded outreach and educational opportunities. Survey results indicate Americans have faith…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…Introduced by Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-San Jose, and Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 would improve agricultural visa programs and accommodate immigrant agricultural employees already in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-20-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the origin of the Livestock Rule, educational opportunities for…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…globally. Specifically, the President authorized the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide up to $16 billion in programs, which is in line with the estimated impacts of unjustified retaliatory…
Almond Matters: Winter Sanitation Increases Chance for Successful Spring
…contemplate their plans for winter sanitation. Weather conditions in the coming months will dictate how some sanitation programs will be implemented. Being thorough and proactive with sanitation programs can be…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…efforts. For those directly impacted by the wildfires, there is a variety of assistance available through the USDA Farm Service Agency Disaster Assistance Programs. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
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…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…USDA programs, including loans, crop insurance, disaster assistance, and conservation programs,” said Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. As part of the rule, USDA has also developed…