The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set the deadline for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup 56. Producers and landowners will have until Friday, July 23 to apply…
Industry Survey Looks at The Impact of Wildfire on Grazing Livestock
…better understand the impact of wildfires on grazing livestock. Producers with livestock that were affected by exposures to wildfire or by indirect smoke exposure last year are encouraged to participate….
Almond Update: Resources from Industry Roadshow Still Available
…Roadshow from producers has led to plans for similar events in the future. Devol said that they will be taking what they learned from the Roadshow and will be incorporating…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-17-21
…the uncertainty that remains as markets begin to pick back up, and Sec. Vilsack says more relief aid is coming to producers over the next couple of months. Tune in…
Prune Crop Looks Good with Positive Market Conditions for Producers
The California prune crop looks promising this year as producers remain optimistic about favorable markets in the months ahead. As COVID-based restrictions ease up and markets begin to return to…
Debt Forgiveness for Disadvantaged Farmers on Hold After Judge’s Ruling
…direct or guaranteed loans issued to producers. Judge William Griesbach of Wisconsin’s Eastern District has issued a temporary restraining order against the program, preventing payments from being issued. The order…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-15-21
…positive market conditions for California producers and the acreage of mechanically harvested raisins declines but the percentage increases. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…impacts. Producers have access to other options including the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, the Tree Assistance Program, and the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program. About the…
Updates to The Packers and Stockyards Act Proposed by USDA
…Anna Potts indicated the proposals will negatively impact the industry. “Should these proposals be implemented, they will limit producers’ ability to market their livestock the way they see fit and…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-14-21
…producers, the first assessments of the initial groundwater sustainability plans released by the DWR and despite the drop in cherry export volume in 2020 the value increased. Tune in to…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…and aggregation, and markets and consumers. USDA will be providing direct assistance, grants, training, and technical assistance to support producers. Investments will also be made to expand overall processing capacity…
Week in Review: First GSPs Get Assessed and Challenges Facing Lemon and Tomato Growers
…virus. Market conditions for lemons have been trending in a positive direction in recent years, but obstacles remain for California producers. Rice planting season has wrapped up and although there…
VofV: Getting Ag Technology Across The Finish Line
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-09-21
…but domestic producers face challenges and taking action plans for pre-hull split in almond orchards. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to…