The first payments for farmers and ranchers have been issued through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that CFAP payments totaling more than…
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
…multiple areas of the industry. Irrigated agricultural land, dairies, food processing facilities, local governments, and all other entities required to obtain a discharge permit would be partially responsible for funding…
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
…that people will be trying to achieve through prescribed burning. Things like improving fire safety, controlling non-native invasive weeds, and habitat restoration as well.” The PBA will function similarly to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-04-20
…NRCS’ EQIP and CSP programs, and the recently proposed Food Supply Protection Act. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Plants You Can Grow to Feed Ducks
Ducks are versatile eaters that will happily munch on all kinds of food. Some basic options include bird seed, chicken feed, cracked corn, bugs, fruits & vegetables, grains, and supplements….
Registration Available for Grazing and Prescribed Burning Online Workshop
…and Natural Resources Advisor for San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, Devii Rao explained how those interested can participate in the Grazing and Prescribed Burning for Fire Safety workshop….
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…her community, Yasmin has volunteered for the Food Bank Coalition of SLO County for the past few years, participated in her church’s Chosen program for confirmation, and works as a…
Successful Elimination of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
California officials have gotten a handle on Virulent Newcastle Disease (VND), after two years of efforts to address the issue. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the…
USDA Approves $2.5 Million for California Water Investments
…handling systems that are decades old,” Brand said in a news release. “These investments create jobs and improve public health and safety for our rural neighbors.” The Donner Summit Public…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-01-20
…walnuts, food preservation techniques available online from UCCE, and looking at grazing cover crops in organic systems. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Week in Review: Preparing for Triple-Digit Heat and Remote Auditing Leafy Greens
…to Families Food Box Program and leafy greens producers are now able to complete much of the auditing process remotely. Get all of the top stories in agriculture every week…
FDA Associates 2019 E. Coli Outbreaks With Cattle Operations
…at higher elevations than produce fields.” FDA has made several recommendations to help bolster food safety in an attempt to prevent future outbreaks. The FDA is encouraging a redoubling of…
Technical Assistance Grant Adds Boots On The Ground as Fire Season Begins
…agriculture industry, as air quality regulations require increased safety measures. More insight on mitigation tactics and guidance on financial assistance can play an important role in helping to prevent or…
The Western View: Chinese Food Imports Are Risky Business
…Foods. Food Safety News reported that Shuanghui has been plagued by constant complaints of food poisoning and illegal levels of bacteria and illegal additives in their meat. It should be…