…the commodities that are eligible for CFAP, NCC Vice President of Washington Operations, Reece Langley described their work to hopefully get more eligibility for cotton producers. Listen to the radio…
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
…through food or food packaging. “The United States understands the concerns of consumers here domestically and around the world who want to know that producers, processors and regulators are taking…
USDA Misses Deadline on Origin of Livestock Rule
…producers have voiced concern that failure to update the rule creates an unfair advantage for some producers. “The delay in issuing a final rule has resulted in economic harm for…
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
…U.S. Department of Agriculture recognizes the harm COVID-19 has caused our markets, and winegrape growers need to be included in the next round of financial assistance for agricultural producers.” Sponsored…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Types of Biocontrol Agents and Challenges
…one that producers may be the most familiar. Biological Control Specialist Dr. Mark Hoddle talks about the two types of beneficial insects, parasitoids and predators. He gives examples of the…
Almond Update: New Partnership and Scholarship for Pollinator Week
…best management practices, and we look forward to a close and growing relationship in support of pollinators and producers,” said Laurie Adams, president and CEO of Pollinator Partnership. Because the…
Efforts Continue to Block Implementation of California’s Proposition 12
An effort to address California’s Proposition 12 that was initiated by two U.S. agricultural groups continues. Last week the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm Bureau Federation…
Complex Process to Determine Fate of California Dairy Quota Continues
…is now reviewing whether that petition is valid or not because you need to have 25 percent of milk producers’ signatures on there to be a valid petition,” AcMoody noted….
New Pest Control Material Becomes Available for California Growers
California producers have added another pest control material to the toolbox with the recent registration of a new insecticide from BASF. The new product, Sefina, has been shown to be…
Week in Review: Nighttime Lighting Rule Effective July 1, Preparing for Wildfire Smoke Requirements
…1 and ag employers will also need to be prepared to comply with expectations of the wildfire smoke rule. Producers are also providing last-minute comments on how Ag Order 4.0…
USDA Expanding Website Features to Better Manage Conservation Activities
…manage their conservation activities online and request assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Producers will now be able to view, download, and electronically sign documents; as well as reference…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
…(ELS) cotton producers would not be able to receive CFAP payments because the crop did not meet the threshold. While prices for ELS cotton did decline, USDA determined that ELS…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
The deadline to sign up for two coverage programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is Tuesday, June 30. Agricultural producers who have not yet…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-18-20
…with low requirements, the participation level of California producers in USDA’s CFAP and learn more about researchers achieving microbiome control in cattle. Tune in to the show for these news…