…the California Cattle Council (CCC) will help farmers and ranchers address water issues. A grant of nearly $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be used to evaluate potential…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…Bill. Full details on these additional actions to support dairy farmers will be provided when regulations are published in the coming weeks. Dairy farmers should wait until these details are…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-18-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the crisis at the Southern border costing farmers money,…
Farmers’ Almanac Released with Modern Take
The 2022 Farmers’ Almanac is set to hit the stores this week and readers will find a modern take on the information. While still equipped with weather forecasts, calendars and…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…costs, up to a maximum of $500 for each of the following categories (or “scopes”): · crops · wild crops · livestock · processing/handling · State organic program fees. Organic farmers and ranchers may apply through…
FSA Programs Offer Assistance to Drought-Impacted Producers
There are a handful of programs and resources available to farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by drought conditions. Programs and resources are offered through the United States Department…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…export bookings and enhances oversight of various charges and fees. “At a time when our farmers are still pressing to regain lost overseas markets after years of trade upheaval, the…
Infrastructure Bill to Improve Broadband Access with $65 Billion in Support
…Americans are going without high-speed broadband internet. With farming technology continuing to advance, the importance of high-speed internet access becomes critical. Farmers and ranchers routinely adapt to new production practices…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
A partnership between Western United Dairies (WUD) and the California Cattle Council (CCC) will help farmers and ranchers address water issues. The new position of Director of Sustainability has been…
CDFA Still Accepting Comments on Proposed Updates to Healthy Soils Program
…Demonstration Projects showcase the implementation of HSP practices by farmers and ranchers. Anyone interested in providing feedback will have until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27 to electronically submit comments….
Optimism for Moving Forward to Address Water Following Curtailment Orders
…curtailment order will have on the state’s farmers and ranchers, noting that it’s a painful moment for the state. But she described the action as being necessary given the current…
Research Grants Available from Organic Farming Research Foundation
…of the application process. A subset of applicants will then be invited to submit a full project proposal sometime in October, with full proposals being due in December. Farmers and…
Useful Herb Good in the Kitchen, Good for the Garden
…used by farmers to boost growth and immunity in chickens. In humans, it acts as an anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, and antioxidant. The fibers of the plant can be used similar to…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…and smoke taint. Nonetheless, he is confident that farmers and ranchers will continue to be resilient, no matter the issues that may arise. To get income breakdowns and predictions for…