…valid right may continue to hold that water or release it for beneficial use.” Responding to the water board’s curtailment announcement, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger noted the…
USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development
…higher performance.” Funding is being provided through USDA’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). The 2014 Farm Bill reauthorized the program through 2018. For Fiscal Year 2015, more than $16 million…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…reauthorized and expanded as part of the 2014 Farm Bill, the USDA BioPreferred program’s purpose is to spur economic development, create new jobs and provide new markets for farm commodities….
The Western View: Jack London, Farmer
…began reading voraciously about natural farming techniques, a topic virtually unheard of at the time. He’d been to Japan and Korea, where he learned about terraced farming and natural fertilizers….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 17
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Growing Field Day Draws Variety of Breeders
…early growing season and more extreme environment. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Joe Nunez heads the trial every year and says he is somewhat surprised at the growing interest from breeders….
Pruning Paint Not Beneficial to California
…Farm Advisor Ben Fabor recently addressed some pruning concerns at a tree pruning seminar on the central coast. Fabor says pruning paint can actually accelerate problems and increase potential damage….
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
…enrolled under previously administered programs. Nationwide, 96 percent of soybean farms, 91 percent of corn farms, and 66 percent of wheat farms elected ARC. 99 percent of long grain rice…
Applications Available for AFBF’s Women’s Communications Boot Camp
The Farm Bureau Women’s Communications Boot Camp is open to all women who are Farm Bureau members and want to enhance their communication and leadership skills. The intensive training offers…
Mite Treatments May Be Unnecessary
…Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Kris Tollerup says they are fairly sure about how effective six-spotted thrips can be at mite management in almond orchards. Tollerup says Growers need to…
Micro-sprinklers Proving Beneficial in Strawberries
Some areas in the state have been forced to look at micro-sprinklers for irrigation in strawberry fields due to water restrictions. Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Surendra Darr has an…
Alternatives to Fumigants in Strawberries
…Strawberries Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Surendra Darr is conducting a study that includes several products that are being used in different ways, to see if they can alleviate some…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications from States for $100 Million Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership
…to make more renewable fuel options available to American consumers. The Farm Service Agency will administer BIP. USDA continues to aggressively pursue investments in American-grown renewable energy to create new…