…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…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Governor Newsom signing Senate Bill 1383, mechanical weeding in…
Challenges to Raising Peafowl on Your Farm
Some challenges to raising Peafowl on your farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Vivek Doshi on Unsplash Peafowl are uniquely large and gorgeous birds but…
New Farmers.gov Feature Allows Entities to Conduct Online Business with USDA
…farmers.gov for farmers, by farmers. Future self-service features available through the farmers.gov portal include the ability to report practice completion and request practice certification, request financial assistance, including submitting a…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…to provide relief to an even broader array of farmers and ranchers. “The pandemic has affected practically the entire agricultural system, and the second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CFAP 2 enrollment, Fresno County grape growers working through…
Fresno County Grape Growers Press On Amidst Smokey Conditions
…amount of smoke in the San Joaquin Valley. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen described how growers are faring amidst the adverse conditions created by the wildfires. “Our farmers…