USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that dairy producers who had coverage under the Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy), which provided payments to producers when the price of milk…
Warm April Puts Stone Fruit Season Back On Track
…this means it’ll be a short season and there are some decisions that producers have to make with that. Stay with AgNet West for more information. Listen to the story. …
USDA APHIS Launches Interactive Map to Help Livestock Producers
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) launched an interactive website that provides livestock producers with important information. The site contains web links…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
…in 2007, representing organic fertilizer producers, distributors, and retailers. The association works with local Farm Advisors, Extension Agents and Ag Commissioners in organizing each workshop to ensure every event is…
Online Tool Available for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…producers to use this new support tool to help make decisions on participation in the program,” Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said in a press release. “Dairy producers have faced tough…
Report Released on Rural Broadband and Benefits of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
…opportunity for America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters and producers,” Secretary Perdue said. “Under the leadership of President Trump, USDA is committed to doing our part to clear the way for nationwide…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-30-19
…economic gain, how to prepare for water standards of the Produce Safety Rule, and an update to the Market Facilitation Program deadline which eligible producers might want to know about….
NCC Says E15 Waiver Will Harm Chicken Producers
…producers and other poultry and livestock feeders,” Brown concluded. The comments in their entirety can be found here. Source: National Chicken Council Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
LGMA Adopts New Water Rules for Leafy Greens
…their entire water system, covering wells, reservoirs, canals and municipal sources. Producers will also need to review all delivery methods such as drip and sprinkler systems. Testing will also be…
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
USDA extended the deadline to May 17 from May 1 for agricultural producers to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), which helps producers who…
Almond Update: Critical Information on California’s Water Landscape
…and instead is critical information producers need about today’s changing water environment from the state’s water experts. Listen to Nicolau’s full interview. Almond Update: Critical Information on California’s Water Landscape…
Time Running Out to Submit CSP Applications
…Conservation Service (NRCS). “There are literally hundreds of enhancements that are available to landowners that want to address resource concerns.” CSP is designed to provide support for landowners and producers…
Sacramento Lawmakers Hear Concerns from California Grape Industry
Several industry members recently went to Sacramento to meet with legislators and regulators to discuss the challenges that California grape producers are facing. President and CEO for Allied Grape Growers,…
NCBA CEO Kendal Frazier Announces Plans for Retirement
…his commitment to improving domestic and international demand for beef has been unwavering. Likewise, he has dedicated significant resources to ensuring beef producers continue to enjoy the freedom to operate…