…have noted their interest in working together to address climate issues and the role that agriculture can play. “Inaugurations represent new beginnings and new opportunities,” National Milk Producers Federation President…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…of the financial burdens on American producers to ensure our agricultural economy remains strong, independent and a global leader in production,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
A final rule was recently issued that will update the H-2A certification program. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the amendments on January 15. The announcement comes after extensive…
Wildland Fire Subcabinet Established Through Executive Order
…entities. Wildland fire management policy, implementation, and oversight issues will also be improved under the order. Federal agencies will also engage in more communication with state, local, and tribal governments…
UCCE Rice Team Sums Up 2020 Weedy Rice Issues
Researchers from the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) summed up the weedy rice issues that growers experienced in 2020. Overall, it appears that industry members are working together to…
Virtual California Rice Commission Annual Grower Meeting Coming Up
…information on farm policy and other key federal issues, water challenges and concerns, as well as international trade and policy. “I’m pretty excited about it. I think it will be…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…congressional leadership, highlighting water issues in the West. The coalition points out the significant need for federal support in any future infrastructure or economic recovery package. Much of the Western…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
…140 practices used to address various conservation issues in the state. The list of conservation priorities by NRCS will continue to be reviewed through the State Technical Advisory Committee process…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…substantial financial loss experienced by so many agricultural producers and are pleased to offer quality loss assistance as added relief. Many of the eligible producers have already received compensation for…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
…12 to apply for the CRP general signup. The program provides financial assistance to those implementing conservation practices. “This signup for the Conservation Reserve Program gives producers and landowners an…
Almond Matters: Addressing Scale Management in Orchards
…a significant role in success later in the season. Dormant spur collection and sampling is the first step in assessing what kind of scale issues a grower may be dealing…
ARB Offering Virtual One-Stop Trucking Information Event
…place beginning at 8:30 in the morning on Monday, January 25. Attendees will be able to access one-on-one assistance and listen to presentations on a variety of regulatory issues, financial…
Important Reasons for Removing Tree Stumps
…new garden plots. Tree stumps can also spread decay and can invite unwanted pests and diseases. In some cases, tree stumps can cause issues for the wood in your home…
APHIS Staff Worked to Overcome Issues of Burdensome Year
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) had its hands full in 2020. However, APHIS staff were able to adapt to the multitude…