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…
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
…help FSA make important decisions on its commodity support programs, conservation programs, indemnity and disaster programs, and emergency programs and eligibility. Producers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program…
Catastrophic Decline of the Western Monarch
…eliminating it. As we began to understand the problem, several groups went to work on solutions. The US Fish and Wildlife Service created citizen scientist programs which helps volunteers monitor…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…and water conservation—and so much more.” The National FFA Organization’s sustainability leader development program will receive $300,000 of the investment, supporting the organization’s efforts to re-evaluate programs and events to…
Prior Catastrophes Helped Prepare Napa Wineries for Power Outage
…scores of disaster preparedness, educational seminars, programs, and resources,” said Cate Conniff, Communications Manager for Napa Valley Vintners. “So, we have a very strong foundation of dealing with issues related…
Almond Update: Aflatoxin Session Highlights Sorting Technologies
Aflatoxins are an increasing topic in the almond industry over the last couple of years and will be the subject of an educational session at this year’s Almond Conference. Almond Board…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
…$1.5 billion for covered commodities for which payments were triggered under such programs. “These two programs provide income support to help producers manage the ups and downs in revenues and…
Citrus Grower Offer Extended
…in apples and pears and bacterial spot in peaches and nectarines. When used in conjunction with other products, it is particularly useful in resistance management programs. Learn more about Mycoshield….
Almond Update: ABC Addition To Help Growers With Sustainability Goals
…hands-on assistance to growers following the Almond Board of California’s current sustainability programs. He said he feels his experience has tailored him for the position and is excited to help…