…to ensure we receive as many applications as possible,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. “We want to make sure our farmers and ranchers can participate in…
The Western View: Farmers Get the Pork Into the Barrel
Agriculture has always been the base of American society. It was just as important to the Indigenous people that developed corn and squash crops as it was to the newcomers,…
CA Rep. Costa Drills Perdue on Trade During House Ag Committee Hearing
…how the department is working to back farmers and ranchers with programs such as the Market Facilitation Program and the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program Plus. The secretary then concluded…
Legislative Effort to Address California Nutria Problem Moves Forward
…the House of Representatives recently with unanimous support. “Nutria threaten farmers, indigenous wildlife, and our water infrastructure – it’s time to bring in the cavalry and drive them out of…
Curious Trend in Cover Cropping in California
…period, farmers throughout the rest of the country increased their implementation of cover crops by 50 percent. In working with growers and other industry members, Bowles identified a wide range…
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
…He went on to say farmers farm for the market and if there happen to be economic incentives to sequester carbon, farmers would participate. Perdue reiterated that USDA currently encourages…
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
…strong majority of farmers and farm workers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm impact farmers’ mental health.” American Farm Bureau will expand mental…
Chinese Market Slowing Opening for U.S. Ag Products
…agreement is strictly enforced for the benefit of our workers, farmers, ranchers and businesses.” Some of the actions taken include signing a protocol that allowed fresh chipping potatoes to be…
2020 “Growing Together” Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers to be Held February 29
…urban Farmers. “The “Growing Together” Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers is an open forum for farmers and ranchers to share, learn and grow together,” says State Conservationist Carlos Suarez,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-25-20
…a listen to deputy secretary Steven Censky’s comments on how USDA is expediting technological advances to farmers, and learn about fluvellin weed issues and concerns. Tune in to the show…
USDA Looks to Expedite Technological Advancements
…American agriculture to better meet future global demands,” will also make it easier for farmers to get their hands on technological advancements to be successful, “environmentally, socially, and economically.” Deputy…
New ‘Roadmap to an Organic California’ Report Released
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) released the second portion of a research project looking at the value that organic production can provide. The Roadmap to an Organic California: Policy Report…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…on agriculture moving forward. “This agenda is a strategic, department-wide effort to better align USDA’s resources, programs, and research to provide farmers with the tools they need to be successful,”…
President Trump: 2020 Trade Aid on the Table
…the support for farmers and ranchers, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has voiced concern over how the assistance packages are being administered. In a letter to Secretary Perdue, NFU President…