…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…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
…transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds…
Conservation Stewardship Program Applications Due by May 10
…to producers will cover a portion of the cost for implementing new conservation activities as well as maintaining existing activities. “CSP continues to be a very effective tool for private…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…7, 2019, FSA implemented a change to allow agricultural producers to receive both a $50,000 Direct Operating Microloan and a $50,000 Direct Farm Ownership Microloan. Previously, agricultural producers were limited…
2017 Census of Agriculture Data Now Available
…in 2017 the number of producers is up by nearly seven percent to 3.4 million, because more farms reported multiple producers. Most of these newly identified producers are female. While…
Almond Update: Industry Standards Led to Produce Safety Rule Discretion
…(FSMA). Almonds were included in that and Almond Board of California’s Tim Birmingham said it’s good news for the industry and awards producers for food safety standards already in place….
NPPC Cancels 2019 World Pork Expo as Precaution
Risk of African Swine Fever Introduction to U.S. Herd Considered Negligible; Decision Made Out of An Abundance of Caution The National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) board of directors announced its…
Finding Cover Crops That Work for Producers
…producers. The facility has many trials looking at different species, new varieties, optimal mixes, and growing efficiencies. Lockeford PMC Agronomist Valerie Bullard introduced AgNet West to their research in 2018….
More California Asparagus Acres Going Under
…the price that the state’s asparagus producers need to survive. “(Mexico’s) cost of production is around $30 a box, and ours is around $55. The retailers do not want to…