The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently released the latest agricultural statistics review which shows a modest improvement from the year prior. The report shows that the state’s…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
Industry groups are encouraging more cotton eligibility under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Under the guidelines for the program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) determined that extra-long staple…
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
…a food processing guidance to vineyard operations. This makes no sense,” the letter states. The coalition also points out that AB 2043 is redundant considering Cal/OSHA already has enforcement authority…
Details of How CFAP is Assisting Cotton Industry
…National Cotton Council, Reece Langley describes how the program will provide relief for the entire cotton supply chain. Listen to the radio report below. Details of How CFAP is Assisting…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Crop Farmer Alliance and Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association; Maitland, FL Barry Berg – East Dakota Water Development District; Brookings, SD Emily M. Broad Leib – Harvard Law School Food…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
Multiple agricultural groups have sent letters to lawmakers seeking additional COVID-19 relief as the industry continues to struggle with the challenges created by the tumultuous condition of the food supply…
Popular Cooking Oil That Boasts Healthful Benefits
…of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. But according to a recent study led by food science experts at the University of California, Davis, the vast majority of avocado oil sold…
Livestock Grazing Holds Potential Benefits in Organic Systems
…of Maryland Eastern Shore, the University of Minnesota and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The project has two main objectives. “One is on soil quality and soil health…
Klamath Basin Water Users Getting Moderate Relief
…is still only 40 percent of the full annual allocation of 350,000 acre-feet. “Reclamation has worked to find achievable solutions for the limited water supply in the basin,” Reclamation Commissioner…
Growing Your Own Supply of Ramps
…be around for years to come. Listen to Cathy Isom’s report below. Growing Your Own Supply of Ramps Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
Secretary Perdue Highlights Coronavirus Assistance Success
…and other foodservice outlets created a dramatic drop in demand for some farm products. The $3 billion program allows USDA to purchase food from farmers to be distributed through food…
Almond Update: CFAP Application Webinar Specifically for Almonds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the $18 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program back in April. $16 billion of that will go to direct payments for producers who have been…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-09-20
…recently introduced legislation to remove barriers to meat sales and listen in to a one-on-one interview with Secretary Perdue regarding Farmers to Families Food Box program and CFAP payments. Tune…
Farm Credit Establishes Endowment Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
…after Farm Credit donated nearly $255,000 this year to create an endowment fund for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. Six Farm Credit institutions serving farmers and ranchers…