CDFA ANNOUNCES SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM SACRAMENTO, June 17, 2019 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comment on the draft Request for Proposals (RFP) and application materials developed for the 2019 Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technical Assistance Grant Program. CDFA…
DetailsHigher Limits Now Available on USDA Farm Loans
Higher Limits Now Available on USDA Farm Loans Higher limits are now available for borrowers interested in USDA’s farm loans, which help agricultural producers purchase farms or cover operating expenses. The 2018 Farm Bill increased the amount that producers can borrow through direct and guaranteed loans available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and made…
DetailsStormy Weather Sets Back CA Tree Nut Growers
Stormy Weather Sets Back CA Tree Nut Growers via Pacific Nut Producer Posted on May 30, 2019 After so many years of drought, it’s difficult for growers to complain about all the recent rain events that have been occurring throughout California; however, the abnormally significant amount of precipitation this past month has posed its share…
DetailsUpcoming Produce Safety Rule Grower Trainings
Upcoming Produce Safety Rule Grower Trainings The Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule § 112.22(c) requires that “At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.” Here…
DetailsChlorpyrifos: Regulatory Action from DPR
Chlorpyrifos: Regulatory Action from DPR On May 8th, the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced that California would be moving to ban the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos. Rather than an immediate ban, CalEPA and DPR will work to phase out the use of chlorpyrifos over the next…
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China Tariffs Increase APGov Report – May 2019 Edition Following the United States announcement that additional tariffs would be implemented on several Chinese imports, China’s State Council Customs Tariff Commission announced that it will be raising tariffs on American imports. Over 3,000 American products were included in this round of tariffs including everything from fish…
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Market Facilitation Program Deadline Extended 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 have been significantly affected by foreign tariffs, resulting in the loss of traditional exports. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) extended…
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Young Pistachio Orchard Nutrient Management 101 with Bob Beede via Pacific Nut Producer When is it too late to plant a pistachio orchard? How do you properly care for these young trees and ensure they get all nutrients they need to someday become healthy high yielding trees? Watch the interview with UCCE Farm Advisor Emeritus…
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Agricultural Scholarships Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Scholarships Farm Grown promotes the agricultural heritage and philanthropic vitality of the Central San Joaquin Valley through the building of meaningful partnerships in support of education, agriculture, healthy living, and baseball. Fresno Grizzlies and community ag partners are pleased to provide scholarships annually to outstanding FFA students pursuing a…
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