…the spending bill last Friday, ensuring the government avoids another costly shutdown in the short term and will continue trade-aid payment dispersal to farmers and ranchers. The bill is only…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
California farmers and ranchers should see some noticeable benefits from the latest trade deal that has been agreed to with Japan. President Donald Trump recently signed the new trade deal…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-01-19
…of the Voices of the Valley podcast, Gov. Newsom vetoing Senate Bill 1 and details on a pre-season citrus export meeting. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
…messages of support for Governor Newsom’s decision to veto SB 1. “I applaud the governor’s commitment to listening to the needs of Central Valley water users…the voluntary settlement process is…
Water Year 2019 Ends with Strong Storage Supplies
With water year 2019 officially coming to an end yesterday, many farmers and ranchers are looking ahead with hope for another wet year. The latest storage summary from the California…
Sugar Beets Show Strong Potential as Livestock Feed
Production of sugar beets in California has all but disappeared over the past decade, however, the crop could provide dairy farmers with another option for nutritious forage. Researchers have been…
UC ANR Takes In-Depth Look at the Cannabis Industry
…from a study of price patterns at California cannabis retailers. Other research explores the demographics of cannabis farmers, the characteristics of farms that are applying for cultivation permits, and what…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…farmers and ranchers. When I visited Japan in May for the G20, I made it clear that the U.S. is Japan’s best customer and we felt that relationship was not…
New Japanese Trade Deal Expands Market for Agricultural Products
…“It really is a great day for U.S. farmers and ranchers. They now have new and expanded access to one of the largest and most affluent markets in the word,”…
CDFA’s New ‘One-Stop-Shop” Farmer Resource Portal
…available grants and loans including programs that prioritize funding for socially disadvantaged farmers, beginning farmers, female farmers, veteran farmers, and urban farmers. Additionally, there is a list of quick links…
Farmers, Restaurants, Chefs Urge Passage of USMCA
(CFBF-Sept. 24, 2019) — Farmers, restaurants and their customers will all benefit from improved trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico, according to a coalition of California agricultural groups,…
Participating in Agricultural Meetings Creates Long-Term Benefits
UC ANR’s Potato Field Day in 2018 Attending various agricultural meetings and engaging in the discussion can seem tedious for farmers and ranchers, but it is a critical component to…
Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Open for 2020
…$50,000 to $450,000 per project and projects may last for up to two years and six months. Non-profit and for-profit organizations; local, state, federal, and tribal government entities; and public…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
The Women for the Land initiative from American Farmland Trust (AFT) will be continuing to develop the program in California through feedback provided by women landowners and farmers. Initially launched…