…state achieve environmental stewardship and agricultural sustainability goals.” Conference details can be found at cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/opca/conference.html Growers should also be remain vigilant for people trespassing on to Central Valley farms during or…
USDA Moves Forward with Debt Relief for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…debt relief payments to minority farmers. “For Black and minority farmers, the American Rescue Plan could represent one of the most significant pieces of civil rights legislation in decades,” said…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…communities that the Biden administration has identified as underserved, including socially disadvantaged populations and low-income rural areas,” the organizations state in the letter. “Farmers and ranchers are entrepreneurs as much…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Report Outlines USDA Strategy
…this pivotal time, President Biden has called upon USDA to develop a strategy for climate-smart agriculture and forestry as part of a whole-of-government effort to addressing the climate crisis. Central…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…mill tax increase would create for farmers. The purported purpose for moving to a tiered system is to push the industry towards lower-risk pesticides. However, WAPA President and CEO Roger…
FFA Awards More than $1.5 Million in Scholarships
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to 974 recipients across the country. The scholarships were made possible thanks to the generosity of…
Farm Groups Gather to Discuss Cattle Market Concerns
…Marketing Association. Leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, United States Cattlemen’s Association, National Farmers Union (NFU), and R-CALF USA participated in the discussion. The six…
Market Concerns Linger as COVID Challenges Begin to Decline
…water storage and available water supply is a primary concern for farmers and ranchers, there are still some questions as to how markets are going to shape up with more…
Week in Review: Mixed Reviews to Newsom Budget, Transport Woes for Ag Exports
The latest budget revision from Governor Gavin Newsom will bring additional support to California’s farmers and ranchers but does not adequately address water issues. Agricultural producers are facing more transportation…
Conservation Innovation Supported by Significant Investment from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing up to $15 million to help support conservation innovation. The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program helps farmers…
Water Funding in Latest Budget Proposal: ‘Band-Aids at Best’
Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed significant water funding support in the May Revise of the California budget. The governor has proposed investment in water issues of $5.1 billion over the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-20-21
…efficient transportation infrastructure being essential to ag exports and how the dry weather is impacting California farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Farmers Have Rights to Refuse Property Access in Certain Instances
In light of recent developments, farmers are being encouraged to understand their rights when it comes to refusing property access. Secretary for the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
The latest budget revision from Governor Gavin Newsom will bring additional support to California’s farmers and ranchers. Several important programs for agriculture are set to receive substantial investment beyond what…























