…at Farmers.Gov and contact your local NRCS office for more information. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
Well-known appellations, powerful marketing and excellent products make California wines very valuable. Could the same be done for California’s cotton crop? California farmers produce high-quality cotton, but currently take in…
Organic Systems Plan Being Considered for Healthy Soils Program
…is seeking written comments on potentially adding an Organic Systems Plan option to the HSP. California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) has been working with CDFA in an effort to get…
Chinese Purchasing Appears Strong Despite Tensions
…million bushels. “U.S. sorghum farmers should be encouraged by these continued sales to China,” National Sorghum Producers and Sorghum Checkoff CEO Tim Lust said in a news release. “We are…
USDA’s Food Box Program Receives Another Adjustment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has amended the parameters for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) originally specified that contracts would only be…
CFAP Deadline Extended; More Commodities Added
…that more than 1,700 responses have been received from farmers and ranchers. With the CFAP deadline extended it will give producers more opportunity to submit an application for assistance. About…
Pandemic Aid Concerns Raised by Lawmakers and Industry Members
…payments to domestic farmers and ranchers. Out of that total, only $270 million has been provided to specialty crop producers, representing less than four percent of overall assistance,” the letter…
Dairy Quota Saga Getting Closer to Final Outcome
…their right to implement QIP the way they did,” AcMoody explained. The dairy quota saga also includes the United Dairy Farmers of California (UDFC) group that has developed another plan…
Soil Health Case Studies Provide Growers with Valuable Insight
…decisions about practices they may be considering. “There’s a hesitation among a lot of farmers to invest time, money and equipment to adopt soil health practices because they don’t know…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
…Service Agency (FSA) is also offering an installment payment deferral option for Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) borrowers. “USDA recognizes farmers and ranchers have been severely affected by the COVID-19…
The California Kitchen: Raspberry Farmers’ Market Salad
…Oil TT Fresh Cracked Black Pepper TT Fleur-de-sal Listen to Albert prepare Raspberry Farmers’ Market Salad below. The California Kitchen: Raspberry Farmers Market Salad For this and many more of…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…the organic market has grown, organic supply chains have become more complex. Stronger market oversight is needed to protect farmers and consumers who choose the organic option.” The proposed organic…
FDA Announces New Protocol for Preharvest Agricultural Water Treatments
…bacteria. “Working together, the FDA and EPA have supported the development of this protocol that may ultimately help farmers address contamination issues in their water sources and protect consumers from…
AB 2959 Raises Concern for Industry Members and Air Quality Specialists
Assembly Bill 2959 (AB 2959), initially introduced back in February, would allow limitations to be put on the types of facilities that can supply farmers and ranchers with food byproducts….