…farming system can require a bit of trial and error. Applying proven methodologies will need to account for individual farming operations and make the necessary adaptations where appropriate. While the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-13-20
Today’s show is filled with stories including the expansion of specialty crops now eligible for CFAP, a recap of the final citrus forecast that show a slight increase in California…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
Fresno State agricultural business alumna Annie Stuhr didn’t grow up on a family farm, but the beauty and intrigue of the surrounding farmland in her hometown of Los Banos made…
Final Citrus Forecast Shows Slight Increase in California Production
California sees an increase in citrus production in the final forecast of the 2019/2020 season. The National Agricultural Statistics Service released the final citrus crop forecast of the season. Typically, there…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why some rootstocks are sensitive to sudden vine collapse,…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
…loss category. USDA’s Farm Service Agency will continue accepting applications for CFAP assistance through Friday, August 28. Producers with commodities that qualify for CFAP eligibility have multiple options available for…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering employer obligations during COVID, new table grape varieties that…
USDA Provides $12 Million for Farm to School Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will be giving a record amount of funding support to the Farm to School grant program this year. Since 2013,…
Rice Growers Monitoring for Weedy Rice
…years, it has been problematic for many rice growers. UC Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer and Sacramento Counties, Whitney Brim-Deforest reminds growers that they will want to be…
California ACP, HLB Funding Survives COVID Impacted Budget
State funding to continue the fight against huanglongbing disease and the pest that spreads it remains in the recent revision of the budget. California Governor Gavin Newsom has some tough…
Addressing A Coronavirus Outbreak Among Employees
…prior to the workday, there are still instances of employees contracting COVID-19. It is important that farm employers understand their responsibilities under these circumstances. “One of the things that they’ve…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-08-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including words from President Trump to American farmers and ranchers,…
President Trump Address To Farmers and Ranchers
In an exclusive address to the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, President Donald Trump speaks to American farmers and ranchers. He talks about the many trade negotiations he and his…
Hemp Checkoff Program on the Horizon
…to spearhead an effort to create a marketing checkoff program for the hemp industry. After the production of hemp was legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill, there has been tremendous…