…the program later this week after being published in the Federal Register. “We said we’d get it done in time for producers to make planting decisions for 2020 and we…
Kincade Blazes Through Sonoma County, Final Grape Harvest Challenged
…Bitter President of Allied Grape Growers, producers in the Sonoma County area have been impacted and are stuck in the unknown. ”There are a number of our growers affected. Most…
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
…the country for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections. “Our county committee members play a key role in our efforts to provide assistance to producers,” said FSA Administrator…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
…and cattle producers need to be able to compete on a fair, level playing field. We want to thank Congressmen Brindisi and Marshall for leading the way on this very…
Understanding eCommerce Platforms for Online Produce Sales
As more consumers continue to move online for their shopping needs, some producers are looking at eCommerce as an extremely viable market for their produce. Data from eMarketer suggests that…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-23-19
…residue on produce in California, hemp holding its value for organic growers, and why citations have become the new normal for fruit and nut producers. Tune in to the show…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
Safety Net Program Payments for 2018 Have Started WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 15, 2019) — Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs –…
World Cotton Day Highlights Global Importance of the Commodity
…all types. The event also offered an opportunity for industry stakeholders to build relationships and address the types of challenges that cotton producers are facing on an international level. “Cotton…
FMMO Puts Quota System in the Spotlight
…the industry, with producers on both sides of the issue. Some producers are asking the California Department of Food and Agriculture to eliminate the system altogether. Listen to the report…
Almond Update: ABC Addition To Help Growers With Sustainability Goals
…producers meet sustainability goals and the needs of the ‘farm of the future’. Listen to Devol’s full interview. Almond Update: ABC Addition To Help Growers With Sustainability Goals About the…
The Reality of the Beef Checkoff
…the Farm Bill. It was initiated as an effort driven by producers who saw an important need for more promotion and research to stave off falling beef demand in the…
The Changing Demographics of Farming
…have female producers, farming on nearly 11 million acres of land. The profile also noted that a few more than 11,000 farms have Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish producers, which account…
High Efficient Lighting for the Farm
Cathy Isom tells us about the high efficient way ag producers have to light up the farm. High Efficient Lighting for the Farm Photo: Cultivation of fresh herbs and pepper…
California Sued for Violating Constitution with Proposition 12
…the measure. “Prop 12 hurts the family on a budget with higher prices for pork, veal and eggs, and unfairly punishes livestock producers outside of California by forcing them to…