The concepts of regenerative farming and sustainability were the topic of discussion during one of the sessions at the recent Organic Grower Summit. Moderated by Walt Duflock, Vice President of…
Add This Nutritional Powerhouse to Your Garden
A nutritional powerhouse to add to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Delicious and healthy organic baby spinach growing in the garden. Growing spinach can seem…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features conversations from the recent Organic Grower Summit, as well as reports on rising…
USDA Updates 2021 Farm Income Forecast
…the highest since 2014. Production expenses are expected to grow by $16.3 billion during the same period, somewhat moderating income growth. Additionally, direct government payments to farmers are projected to…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…is an uninsurable or ineligible cause of loss and will result in the hemp production being ineligible for production history purposes. The hemp crop insurance policy is available in certain…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…months. Production Research Delivers Short- and Long-Term Benefits The CWB continued investment in research programs to maintain competitiveness in walnut production and processing, as well as invested in applied projects…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…Requirements: Micro Farm minimizes underwriting and recordkeeping requirements, and producers will not have to report expenses and individual commodities. · Post-production Revenue: Producers can include post-production activities as revenue, such as washing and…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…in so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-26-21
…to bolster organic production in California, and expectations for ag export values. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…and regional production where businesses can compete fairly, because a greater share of the profit will go to those growing, harvesting, and preparing our food.” “The strength of America’s agricultural…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features reports on drought impacts on California agriculture, growing demand for organic products, and…
Bonnie Confirmed as USDA Undersecretary
…nominee means that Bonnie is the new Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Stabenow says, “Democrats and Republicans praise Mr. Bonnie’s extensive credentials and commitments to tackling the climate crisis…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-18-21
…available to organic growers, as well as the latest Almond Update from the Almond Board of California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and…
‘Good Surprise’ for Off-Year of Pistachio Production
It appears that pistachio production will be substantial this year. After an impressive year of production in 2020, pistachio growers were expecting an off-year in 2021. However, American Pistachio Growers…