…Connection. To learn more about soil health in the Sacramento Valley, tune in to hear from the professionals who are getting their hands dirty with these issues every day. New…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
California agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the wildfires, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover….
Almond Update: Maximizing Returns With Proper Moisture Content
Moisture levels in almond crop loads can cause several issues. Levels too high can cause exports to be rejected at ports. Moisture can lead to an increase in aflatoxins and…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…sustainable practices in raising sheep. The project will explore the financial costs of implementing hedgerows as well as the opportunity for producers to enter a niche fiber market by offering…
Recent Heatwave Had Mixed Impact on Cucurbit Production
…watermelon harvest to finish out the season,” said Van Groningen. PUMPKIN CROP TELLS A DIFFERENT STORY As not all cucurbit production is the same, the hot weather created some issues…
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
…afterward. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program is available to provide financial resources to producers and the Emergency Conservation Program can help with rehabilitating farmland affected by natural disasters such as…
AB 3030 Raises Several Questions for Ag Groups
…concerns about if the criteria were to become mandated on easements, it would have a detrimental impact on landowners that are entering into easement contracts. One of the underlying issues…
4-H Gives Incarcerated Youth Freedom to Try Their Hands at Growing Vegetables
…this garden project, the dedication of the staff, and the hard work and commitment of JoLynn Miller,” said Marian Zimmerly, FOTC chief financial officer. “The board believes this project can…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
…protect surface and groundwater quantity; improve soil health; and enhance habitat for terrestrial and aquatic species. For information on Conservation Innovation Grants, go to: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ciglanding/national/programs/financial/cig/cigsearch/ Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
…to help alleviate financial stressors,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said in a press release. “This storage facility loan servicing option affords eligible borrowers more time to make a payment and…
New Winery Wastewater Regulations: ‘Untenable for Small Wineries’
…creates a huge financial burden for small wineries; a huge financial burden for large wineries as well, but they can afford it a little more than the small wineries.” Stemler…
2020 Water Resilience Portfolio Released by Governor Newsom
…as an “aspirational document” and that the state’s financial situation will ultimately dictate “the pace of progress on the actions in the portfolio.” While the pandemic has commanded the attention…
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…
More People at Home Has Meant More Farming Complaints
…“We’ve gotten a number of complaints regarding odor, noise, dust, things like that.” When the farming complaints are centered on issues such as odor or noise, Martin noted they typically…