…the fiscal year 2022 grant cycle. The revised performance measures will apply to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program, the Acer…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…relief.” Largely based on the original WHIP established in 2017, the new WHIP+ legislation calls for payments for qualified losses for unharvested crops. It also authorizes payments for winegrape producers…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-26-21
…Representative Costa detailing the need the for ag labor solutions and the harsh realities of California’s drought showcased in Western Growers ‘No Water= No Crops’ video series. Tune in to…
Harsh Reality of California Drought Shown in No Water=No Crops Campaign
…Crops.” In a series of videos, the campaign focuses on a few California producers who are struggling with the water shortages. Joe Del Bosque of Del Bosque Farms is one…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…crops planted after a prevented planting claim has been filed to be a second crop. Cover crops could previously only be hayed, grazed or chopped after November 1, or the…
Battle For the Right to Repair Bolstered with Recent Vote
…have been blocked from an open repair market, which can lead to spoiled crops and missing out on critical income,” said FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra. “The pandemic exposed serious weaknesses…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
…fly feeds exclusively on figs and the pest does not appear to be a threat to other crops. The pest is fairly widespread in growing regions in the Mediterranean but…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
…assist with the development of plans for conservation improvements. The NRCS California drought assistance provides reimbursement for practices such as mulching, cover crops, and decreased tillage. Reimbursement is also available…
Identifying a Few Common Pest That Will Go After Onions
…prevent them. Such as rotating your crops regularly, and avoid planting large groups of onions together. And, using intercropping and companion planting methods throughout your garden. You’ll also need to…
Vegetables to Plant for a Bountiful Fall Harvest
…directly outdoors; you can pre-soak seeds to help with germination. Radishes are one of the quickest maturing crops at four weeks from seed to harvest. Like beets, you can sow…
Vegetable Plants that Outshine Others in Summer Heat
The vegetable plants that love the summer heat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When summer gets cranked up, certain vegetable garden crops naturally outshine others. Sweet potatoes,…
Keeping The Table Olive Industry Alive Through Mechanization
…crops has increased. Already an off-year last year, the industry was also hit with inclement weather during bloom, creating further complications. There is hope that increasing the potential of mechanization…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…PPE. A total of $700 million will be made available to assist specialty crop growers, meat packers and processors, and others to address PPE needs. About the Author Brian German…
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…the practices include prescribed grazing, cover crops, livestock watering systems, and brush management. The new Conservation Incentive Contracts are part of USDA’s overall portfolio of assistance options to mitigate drought…