…& Water Action and Family Farm Action organized a letter addressed to President-elect Biden calling for Fudge’s appointment. The coalition describes Fudge as “an ally to farmers, food-chain workers, consumers,…
NRCS Reminds Farmers of Benefits Provided Through No-Till November
…and helps to enhance overall soil function. Decreasing soil disturbance provides soils more opportunity to hold and supply both water and nutrients to crops. NRCS has a host of resources…
USDA Hosting Webinars to Assist Cattle Industry Members
…that are offered by USDA. The livestock risk management webinar is one of the multiple USDA efforts to provide cattle producers and others in the U.S. fed beef supply chain…
California Water Districts Receive Funding Through WaterSMART Initiative
…efforts. “Our farmers and ranchers are stepping up to the plate to partner with communities to gain efficiencies to better conserve our water supply,” NRCS Acting Chief Kevin Norton said…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
…well as the food supply we all rely on,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. “CDFA is very pleased to welcome Yolo and Imperial counties to this…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…continue to help this critical industry recoup some of their losses from ongoing market disruptions and associated costs,” said Secretary Perdue. “This program builds upon the over $10 billion disbursed…
Water Agencies Call for Support in Developing Voluntary Agreements
…acres of farmland dependent on its water supply. The Roadmap details three specific actions to help allow voluntary agreements to progress forward. ACWA is asking state officials to assist water…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-22-20
…the slight changes for cotton in the latest supply and remand report, and the ag industry’s preparedness for a potential second wave of COVID. Tune in to the show for…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-22-20
…the slight changes for cotton in the latest supply and remand report, and the ag industry’s preparedness for a potential second wave of COVID. Tune into the show for these…
Trump Announces Subcabinet to Modernize Water Resource Management
…conservation efforts, economic viability, and water supply, sustainability, and security.” NAFB contributed to this report. Read the executive order here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-modernizing-americas-water-resource-management-water-infrastructure/ Listen to the report below. Trump Announces Subcabinet to…
Almond Update: Almonds Flying Out of The State
…last year. India, Europe, and the Middle East markets continue to flourish and grow after some early disruptions. Waycott noted that global shipments are up over 30% from last year’s…
Wine Glass Half-Full: Challenges Help Balance Winegrape Oversupply
The multiple challenges that 2020 has presented may ultimately help to provide some relief to the winegrape oversupply. The pandemic created a variety of issues for the wine industry. Tourism…
PRICE Act Looks to Improve Cattle Market Conditions
…Holcomb, KS and the supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have brought the issues of price transparency in the cattle markets and beef processing capacity to a boiling…
Friant-Kern Canal Repair Bill – SB 559 – Vetoed by Governor Newsom
…supply systems. This bill focuses on a single piece of conveyance and directs DWR to develop a proposal for the state to help fund this specific project,” Governor Newsom stated…