…that the hours of service waiver that was announced earlier in the week be extended to include the entire agricultural supply chain. There has also been concern raised by industry…
Applications Still Being Accepted for Conservation Innovation Grants
…the May 8th deadline for the submission of applications,” Suarez explained. “We have a website that provides the information, and there’s a link on our NRCS website that takes you…
Week in Review: Ensuring Food Safety During Pandemic and USMCA Implementation Moves Closer
The most important stories this week highlight the work being done to ensure that food supplies can safely meet the increased demand created by COVID-19 concerns. The deadline for submitting…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…continue to be accepted with a March 31st deadline, and we will then begin the review and award process. RD has granted authority to lenders that participate in our Single-Family…
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
…period,” Beardsley noted. “There’s slated batching periods in case we have additional funds…April 17 is another ranking deadline and the final ranking deadline of June 26.” Listen to the report…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-28-20
…oversupply of winegrapes and the fast-approaching deadline to apply for FARMER program funding. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News…
New Perennials to Look for This Year
…flowers with an upright habit to 28 inches. There’s also the Firefly Peach Sky Achillea: A tall, columnar 36-inch Achillea with a blend of peach-colored blossoms with extended bloom into late summer….
Long-term Control Vital for Fluvellin Management
One of the most critical factors for fluvellin management is getting extended control with a long term preemergent. Weed Science Farm Advisor, John Roncoroni described some of the success they…
Almond Board of California Announces 2020 Election
MODESTO, Calif. – The Almond Board of California (ABC) announced April 1, 2020 as the deadline for filing nomination petitions for one independent grower member position and one independent grower…
Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup is Feb. 28
…Program (CRP) 2020 general signup that there is less than two weeks before the enrollment deadline of February 28, 2020. This signup is available to farmers and private landowners who…
Nominations for the Leopold Conservation Award Now Being Accepted
…nominate themselves. The application deadline is Wednesday, July 15. Applications will be reviewed by an independent panel of agricultural and conservation leaders. The first California Leopold Conservation Award recipient was selected…
Almond Matters: Being Prepared for a Flash Bloom
…Extended periods of warm temperatures could accelerate bloom and make it difficult for bees to effectively pollinate flowers. “If we do have high temperatures really come on quick and everything…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…Program (NAP) coverage protects against losses associated with lower yields, destroyed crops or prevented planting where no permanent federal crop insurance program is available. Producers may apply now. The deadline…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-05-20
…growers, details on the deadline before AgSafe’s ACTIVATE 20 conference prices jump up, and hear the agricultural concerns as AB 5 implementation stakes shape. Tune in to the show for…