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
Despite the recent emergency curtailment orders covering the rivers of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed, there is some optimism for addressing California’s water challenges moving forward. Several farmers and irrigation districts…
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
…COVID-19. Although the entire country was shut down, farmers continued their job and showed just how resilient the agriculture community is. “I am proud of our ag industry in the…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
…will ensure farmers can continue to keep this nation fed.” Of particular interest to California farmers and ranchers is the $8 billion in funding for Western water infrastructure. The Infrastructure…
Transfer Tax Provision of American Families Plan Causes Alarm
…capital gains taxes when property is exchanged. Boozman notes that changes to Section 1031 would severely hamper agricultural business and create further barriers of entry for new and beginning farmers….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-11-21
…make shopping at farmers’ markets more shopper inclusive and the consumption of California prunes has stayed strong throughout pandemic challenges. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…of both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. The coalition includes the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), American Seed Trade Association, National Farmers Union, Agricultural Retailers Association, and…
‘Unprecedented’ Emergency Curtailments Adopted by State Water Board
…Regardless, the action taken by the SWRCB will have a significant impact on farmers and ranchers moving forward. “The fact is, we have a lot of farmers now that are…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…cost-sharing initiatives, farmers are still being mandated to implement costly practices and technologies. “If we’re really interested in providing a viable, healthy, agricultural industry, the government also needs to take…
Plans for Revising the WOTUS Definition Moving Forward
…is vital that farmers and rural Americans have a seat at the table and a voice in this process so that the rule responds to concerns and realities on the…
Nearly $17 Million Being Made Available Through USDA’s 2501 Program
Approximately $16.6 million dollars is being made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program,…