…the opportunity to contribute to the water discussion. A number of farmers and ranchers also provided some feedback during the comment session, highlighting concern about the future of farming in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-11-19
…sound farming practices and details on the CDFA seeking public comment on dairy methane projects. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) program as well as the Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM)…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…income. As under 2017 WHIP, the payment limitation for WHIP+ factors in the person’s or legal entity’s income from activities related to farming, ranching, or forestry. Specifically, a person or…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…like It could be a win-win. New Income Source From Farming I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the…
Senate Bill 1 Continues to Move Through the California Legislature
…SB 1 was released off suspense file with amendments that make it much worse for farming and California as a whole,” Bigelow noted. Many agricultural groups have also expressed concern…
AgSharks Competition Back for Another Year
…which builds fully autonomous and vision-based farming robots, was victorious in last year’s AgSharks Competition, and the $250,000 equity investment from S2G Ventures played a significant role in helping propel…
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
…fix will increase American exports and boost our manufacturing and farming economy,” said Senator Baldwin. The legislation is being supported by groups such as the National Farmers Union (NFU), and…
Preparing for the Next Phase of the Produce Safety Rule
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is mailing out materials to 8,000 ‘small’ and ‘very small’ farming operations to inform producers what is expected of them under the…
New DPR Director Excited to Improve Agency Transparency
…in California for more than a decade. With an understanding of California’s agricultural concerns, Dolcini appreciates the value that government agency transparency holds with the farming community and how it…
Farm Bureau: Family Farmer Relief Act Will Help Farmers Stay in Business
…ultimately help family farmers and ranchers avoid extremely difficult bankruptcy proceedings, giving them a better chance to get back on their feet and keep farming. “I appreciate Rep. Antonio Delgado…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…$900,000 or, 75 percent of the person’s or legal entity’s average AGI for tax years 2014, 2015, and 2016 must have been derived from farming and ranching. Applicants must also…
Mitigate Liability Risk by Vetting Your Farm Labor Contractor
Working with a farm labor contractor to supply the necessary workforce on a farming operation does not eliminate the liability risk for the grower in the event of an accident. …
Perfect Turkey for Small Scale Farming
If you may be considering getting into farming turkeys, Cathy Isom gives some pointers about the perfect turkey for the small scale farmer. That’s coming up on This Land of…