…to open more markets in the long run to help American farmers compete globally. Specifically, the President has authorized USDA to provide up to $16 billion in programs, which is…
Almond Matters: Ant Identification Critical to Management Approach
…all to almonds,” said Haviland. Monitoring orchards in April and May will allow growers ample opportunity to plan the timing of their management strategies. “Traditional programs are to treat around…
Reviewing the State of the Dairy Economy
The improvements to the dairy safety net are going to be implemented at a critical time for the industry. The enhancements made to essential dairy programs were included as part…
Conservation Reserve Program Sign Ups Begin in June
…Extensions for expiring CRP contracts will also be available now that the program has been reauthorized by the 2018 Farm Bill. CRP remains one of the largest conservation programs in…
The USDA Announces New Vision for Animal Genomics
…ARS National Program Leader Caird Rexroad. The 2018-2027 blueprint states what needs to be accomplished over the next 10 years in terms of animal genomics programs that include internal funding at…
USDA Enhances African Swine Fever Surveillance Efforts
…Greg Ibach, Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. “While we are confident that our overlapping safeguards will continue to keep ASF out of the United States, an enhanced surveillance program…
Cattle Industry’s Beef Quality Assurance Program Develops, Distributes Extensive National Manual
…responsible cattle management. A helpful resource for cattle producers and others in the industry, it is the foundation for training and certification programs offered nationally and by many states. “In…
Chlorpyrifos Ban in California Officially Underway
…programs at Department of Pesticide Regulation,” Blumenfeld noted. There are also plans for DPR and CDFA to establish a cross-sector working group to help facilitate the identification and evaluation of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering enhancements to the livestock and dairy insurance programs, an…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…Farm Bill, which provides support, certainty and stability to our nation’s farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs and promoting and…
USDA APHIS Launches Interactive Map to Help Livestock Producers
…key component of our domestic livestock disease programs. ADT is also critical to sustaining domestic and international trade. On September 25, 2018, Under Secretary Greg Ibach announced USDA’s four overarching…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
The Organic Fertilizer Association of California (OFAC) is starting their educational seminar series for 2019 beginning on Tuesday, May 7 at the Salinas Sports Complex. The educational workshop offers growers…
New National Poll Shows Impacts of Rural Economy on Farmer Mental Health
…the warning signs of a mental health condition (55% vs. 73%). A presentation with more detail on the Morning Consult poll results is available here. Farm Bureau is advocating for programs…
CARB and CDFA Develop New Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiative
…private dollars to help address emission goals through advancing practices that are employed in climate-smart agriculture programs. The CDFA and CARB will be organizing a working group comprised of experts…