…of commodities are all eligible for producers of agricultural commodities are all eligible for CFAP payments. Producers can find more information about the CFAP application process online, as well as…
Registration Available for Grazing and Prescribed Burning Online Workshop
An online workshop covering grazing and prescribed burning is coming up next month. Registration information is available online for the one-hour virtual workshop covering two grants related to fire. Livestock…
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….
Remote Food Safety Audits Available for Leafy Greens
…online platform will allow for less personal interaction and keep farmers and auditors safer as a result. While some on-farm aspects of a food safety audit will still need to…
Application Process for USDA Direct Payments Begins May 26
…be accepted through Friday, August 28. Information about the application process is being made available online by USDA. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Resilience 2020 Campaign Highlights Resolve of California Ranchers
…online resource has been set up to help keep consumers and industry members informed about the work being done to navigate the difficulties that have arisen related to COVID-19. The…
Lemon Market Sours, Diversification Saving Ventura Grower
…sales by shifting to online platforms or farmers’ markets, but those options may not be feasible for all operations. “We’re just not set up to function that way. We’re talking…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
…their application for the program through the online portal. “America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers need the same help that other American businesses need during this unprecedented time,” U.S. Department of…
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…an online survey form between April 7 and April 21. More than 500 responded. Nearly 57% of respondents said they had lost customers or sales during the pandemic, with most…
The Western View: Even More Fake News Now Online
Fake news! It’s everywhere. Who do you believe? These days so many people get their news online. That’s not necessarily bad. There are many good, legitimate resources online. But these…
Californians Can Use SNAP for Online Grocery Purchases
California recently became one of the states that will allow recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase grocery and food delivery online. Approval for the practice was…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-23-20
…also get all the details on the Almond Board of California’s virtual grower workshop. Today we also hear why the Governor’s potential executive order could have some impacts on farm…
Almond Update: Field Outreach Team Expanding Virtual Education, Assisting Growers
…growers now more than ever. Senior Manager Tom Devol said they are hosting online ‘In The Orchard’ webinars and plan on launching a virtual one-on-one consultation service that growers can…
USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs
…While program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with producers by phone and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing…