…American Rescue Plan Act will be provided to support the program. The investment is designed to spur hundreds of millions more in lending through community and private sector lenders. The…
U.S. Trade Rep Tai Completes Review, Offers Steps Forward on China
…trade policy towards China around U.S. priorities. First, they plan to discuss with China its performance under the Phase One Trade Agreement, pointing out that China made commitments that benefit…
Mandatory Inspections Suspended for California Walnuts
…eliminating duplicative costs.” CWB will be undergoing formal rulemaking changes with the USDA while mandatory inspections are on hold. Rahm commended industry members for making investments in food safety and…
Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package
…long-term water resilience, and strategic investments across the spectrum to protect communities from extreme heat, sea level rise and other climate risks that endanger the most vulnerable among us.” The…
Ag Groups Seek Supreme Court Appeal of Proposition 12
…on precedent that counters several other decisions issued in the federal circuit court. “Supporters of Proposition 12 claimed it would improve animal welfare and food safety. The law fails to…
USDA is Asking What Cell-Cultured Meat Should Be Called
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for insight on what cell-cultured meat and poultry should be called. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has put out an…
‘No’ to Immigration Reform – Ag Labor in Limbo?
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled against the Democrats’ plan to provide eight million green cards as a part of their $3.5 trillion spending bill. The Hill says that decision makes…
UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Webinars and Meeting Coming Up in October
…growers throughout California and are primarily focused on pest management and pesticide safety. The October 4 webinar will focus on cost effective almond IPM practices with short segments related to…
Tropical Fruit Easy to Grow Only Requiring Heat and Moisture
…trees are usually ready to harvest within 3-8 years after planting. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Tropical Fruit Easy to Grow Only Requiring Heat and…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-20-21
…safety and the cost of compliance, and the kick-off to National Farmer Health and Safety Week. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more….
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
…Acceptable projects include those that address issues such as food safety, pest and disease problems, and other crop-specific concerns. Eligibility for the grant funding includes state agencies, Tribal governments, universities,…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $650 million in the Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program. The PRS grant program is aimed at supporting farmers and ranchers…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-14-21
…receiving another $1million to support produce safety research, and drought-impacted ranchers to receive USDA assistance for transportation costs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23
…Parlier. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, pre-registration will be required to attend. Cooperative Extension Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor for Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties, Nick Clark said the…