…billion in online grocery sales in March. That marks an increase of 43 percent over March of last year. Nearly 70 million households placed an average of 2.8 online orders…
UC Nitrogen Course Set to Begin Next Week
The nitrogen course offered by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is set to begin soon. The course is taught online through a series of videos developed by UC…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-03-21
…new online trade certification system for dairy, and California’s LGMA is responsive with the new pre-harvest sampling protocols. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Improved Soil-Moisture Data Tool Available to Farmers
…collaboration with NASA and George Mason University. The Crop Condition and Soil Moisture Analytics tool known as Crop-CASMA provides high-resolution data in an easy-to-understand format. The Crop-CASMA tool is available online for…
Concerns Over Mexico’s Trade Policies Heightened
…meaningful determination as to the impact of these seasonal imports on our markets.” The ITC heard from a variety of witnesses during an online hearing on the matter. Figures presented…
New Resource for Science-Education Available from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a new online resource available aimed at providing additional science-education. The new AgLab tool from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is now available…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
…encouraged to submit an online application. “Farm Bureau members across the country continue to grapple with a number of challenges associated with the pandemic,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in…
More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open
…payment limitations is available through USDA’s online resource. Farmers and ranchers seeking assistance have multiple avenues for applying. Producers can apply through the online application portal or through coordinating with…
How to Help in the Fight Against Destructive Pest
…you source your plants and seeds. If you purchase them online, choose reputable domestic suppliers, or import them legally to ensure you don’t also accidentally import exotic pests and diseases….
Explorer Course Being Offered by Center for Land Based Learning
…May 22 to July 3 and then again from August 21 to September 25. The course offers online classes, farm tours, and hands-on field sessions. “It’s just going to give…
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
…institutions of higher learning. Individuals and tribal governments and organizations are also eligible. The application form for innovation grants is available online through Grants.gov. NRCS anticipates making CIG selections by…
USDA Makes Additional Funding Available for Value-Added Produce Grant Program
…are encouraged to begin the application process now, with application toolkits available online. Listen to the radio report below. USDA Makes Additional Funding Available for Value-Added Produce Grant Program About…
Golden State Dairy Management Webinars Coming Up March 25
The 2021 Golden State Dairy Management Webinars are coming up next week. Beginning at 1:00 p.m., the conference will take place online on Thursday, March 25. The Zoom webinar will…
USDA Seeking Comments on Coronavirus Response Grants
…the online portal through March 31. AMS will also be holding a virtual listening session on Thursday, March 18. The webinar will be an opportunity for groups and individuals to provide feedback…