…is planned. Cruz has placed a hold on Northey’s nomination as the Department of Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation. Eight other Senators are also seeking a compromise on…
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
…small urban businesses that have developed in San Joaquin County. One of the field courses brought participants out to farming locations to hear about conservation practices. The other field course…
Celebrating National Vinegar Day
…of acetic acid and water. The acetic acid is produced by the fermentation process; acetic acid bacteria oxidize ethanol to acetic acid. Vinegar is divided into different types depending on…
Voting Begins for 2017 FSA County Committee Elections
…committee seats are up for election each year. County committee members apply their knowledge and judgment to help FSA make important decisions on its commodity support programs, conservation programs, indemnity…
One Step Closer to Tax Cuts?
…37 expiring programs in the current farm bill do not have funding beyond 2018. Some of the expiring programs deal with conservation, bioenergy, trade, rural development, and more. The committees…
GAO Climate Change Report Estimates Lost Crop Revenues
…this week by the GAO. The report anticipates various regions of the U.S. will experience crop yield losses, increased road damage and changes in water supply and demand. The GOA…
USDA Offers Support to People and Communities Affected by California Wildfires
…to help repair or rebuild rural water and wastewater systems in the aftermath of this disaster. Help for Businesses Rural Development can help businesses recover from the damage caused by…
Finding and Eating Chicken of the Woods
…like oak, cherry, and beech. They can be found on eucalyptus and conifers. Sulfur Colored Chicken of the Woods Courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation Chicken of the Woods has a…
Almond Matters: First Rains Mean Weed Control Begins
…Pat Clay said as most producers know, weed management starts now. “As a reminder, because everyone knows quite well, weeds are going to sap resources. They compete for water, nutrients,…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service are collaborating to present the statewide sustainable agriculture conference for Spanish speaking farmers. The event opens for check-in at 7 a.m. with breakfast…
USDA Offers Help to California Agriculture
…recent wildfires in Northern California could be eligible for help buying food through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, or NRCS, will issue waivers for…
Wildfire Recovery Resources Listed on CDFA Web Page
…Management Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Rural Development agency. Additionally, expertise and assistance on particular subjects (e.g. re-seeding, erosion & flooding, livestock, salvage logging, or reforestation) may…
Farmers in Wildfire Zones Assess Impact
…erupted near Potter Valley, Frost Pauli said. The first two days of the fire fight focused on saving homes, Pauli said; after that, attention turned to saving the town’s water…
NRCS Streamlining EQIP Applications for Fire Recovery
…watershed. NRCS conservationists have expertise in erosion, hydrophobic soils, and the use of measures (such as sandbags, mulching, etc.) to mitigate damage to the landscape. Additional USDA Assistance Available NRCS,…