USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification through the Organic…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering enhancements to the livestock and dairy insurance programs, an…
Possible Stone Fruit Thinning In Short Season
…April has shortened this year’s stone fruit season. “If the model plays out…the model says this will be a short growing season,” UC Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Farm Advisor Franz…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…Farm Bill, which provides support, certainty and stability to our nation’s farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs and promoting and…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade with China, Mexico, and Canada. Two reports on…
Warm April Puts Stone Fruit Season Back On Track
Stone fruit harvest looked to be a little late this year, but that has changed over the last month. Halfway through April, UC Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Farm Advisor Franz…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-02-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how U.C. Riverside researchers are working on growing plants…
Almond Update: Assessment Increase Finding Homes for Increasing Almonds
More and more almonds are coming on to the market every year and projections show that will continue. The three-year almond assessment increase that recently ended is helping to facilitate…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
…in 2007, representing organic fertilizer producers, distributors, and retailers. The association works with local Farm Advisors, Extension Agents and Ag Commissioners in organizing each workshop to ensure every event is…
Almond Matters: Sharing Farm Stories to Counter Misinformation
…from the general public can serve as a strong conversation starter to emphasize just how important the environment is to a farmer. “For your farm to be productive and to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-01-19
…California, supporting 4-H through their newest campaign ‘Raise Your Hand,’ how HLB bactericides affect humans and you’ll hear the results from a recent California Farm Bureau survey that highlights farm…
New National Poll Shows Impacts of Rural Economy on Farmer Mental Health
Photo by Bec Ritchie on Unsplash A strong majority of farmers and farmworkers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm impact farmers’ mental health,…
Labor Shortages Continue for California Farms
California farmers and ranchers report that labor shortages continue to be an issue despite multiple efforts to help remedy the problem. The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) worked with the…
Online Tool Available for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…a means of protection for when the margin between the all milk price and the average cost of feed falls below a specific dollar amount. Authorized through the 2018 Farm…