…farm and in some parts of the farm spreading 8 to 10 tons per acre. “We spread it on soil and also on cover crops to digest the cover crop,”…
Stopgap Funding Bill with Farming Support Moves Forward
…by America’s farmers and ranchers. For years, funding the CCC has been a bipartisan commitment,” American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “While we were disappointed…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering walnut producers qualifying for CFAP2 assistance, the Housing for…
Working Together: CFAP 2 Begins, Different Financial Calculation
…than just a few months, like payments prior. Listen to Kulkarni’s full interview. Working Together: CFAP 2 Begins, Different Financial Calculation Contact your local Farm Service Agency to apply or…
Are Yorkshire Pigs Right for Your Farm?
What to know about Yorkshire pigs and if they are right for your farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest Yorkshire is a common breed of the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the CCC getting replenishment in the CR, realistic tradeshow…
Benefits of Liquid Manure Drip Irrigation Generating Significant Interest
…being applied through drip irrigation. The project was developed with dairy farmers who wanted better water use efficiency while still using manure as fertilizer. Approximately 25 dairy producers in the…
The Western View: Of Course The Climate Is Changing, It Always Does
…He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Almond Update: Realistic Tradeshow Booths at Virtual Conference
Like many other events, the 2020 Almond Conference has pivoted to a virtual format due to COVID-19 restrictions. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a unique way for the industry…
California Conservation Project Receive $3.5 Million in Funding
…the amount of financial support the projects receive. The 2018 Farm Bill expanded authorization for NRCS to award up to 15 AFA projects a year. The AFA’s allow project partners…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Congress choosing to not replenish the CCC, Valley walnuts…
WIFIA Improvement Act Looks to Assist Public Water Projects
…the Family Farm Alliance, the Sites Project Joint Powers Authority, and others. The legislation would help to lower the cost for certain water projects by allowing them to be eligible…
GAO Report Details How Trade Aid Payments Were Distributed
…had the highest average payment per farming operation at $83,406. Farming operations that produced nonspecialty crops received the overwhelming majority of trade aid payments in 2019. The report pointed out…
Federal Wildfire Bill Receives Support from Ag Groups
A group of agricultural groups is supporting a federal wildfire bill that was recently introduced by Senators Diane Feinstein and Steve Daines. A coalition of 13 Western state Farm Bureaus…