Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the push for Newsom to veto AB 616, CPS…
Week in Review: Rally Against AB 616, New Pesticide Notification System Developing
…together at the California State Capitol for a rally against AB 616. Instances of branched broomrape in California have been increasing in recent years, creating significant concern for growers. The…
Ag Industry Gathers to Encourage Governor Newsom to Veto AB 616
…AB 616 is, it’s a wish list item that needs to be vetoed by Governor Newsom.” Previous attempts to implement a card check system similar to what AB 616 will…
Week in Review: AB 616 Progress Causes Concern, High Expectations for Ag Exports
The California State Senate has approved AB 616, much to the dismay of several agricultural organizations. The recent trade forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicates high expectations for…
AB 616 Passes California Senate, Disappointing Ag Groups
The California State Senate has approved AB 616, much to the dismay of several agricultural organizations. AB 616 would overhaul the voting process for unionization, allowing for a type of…
Week in Review: What’s Happening with WOTUS and Debt Forgiveness Program on Hold
…farmers is on hold for now after a recent ruling by a federal judge. The California prune crop looks promising this year as producers remain optimistic about favorable markets in…
Opposing AB 616: Farm Bureau Supports Secret Ballot for Union Voting
California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) has expressed support for the secret ballot process in union representation voting in its opposition to Assembly Bill 616 (AB 616). The Agricultural Labor Relations…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-16-21
…solutions, AB 616 making its way through the legislative process and a research project that takes a closer look at the potential value of manure. Tune in to the show…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-11-21
…of bee vectoring and Farm Bureau supporting secret ballot for union votes in opposing AB 616. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
…long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural sciences, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/Impacts, sign up for email updates, or follow us on Twitter @USDA_NIFA,…
Beef and Pork Exports Moderate in April, Remain Above Year-ago Levels
…some degree in April but remained above last year’s strong pace at 11,837 mt (up 8 percent) valued at $78.5 million (up 17 percent). For January through April, exports to…
Corn, Soybean Production Up in 2016
…billion bushels, up 11 percent from 2015. Corn yield in the U.S. is estimated at 174.6 bushels per acre, 6.2 bushels above last year’s average yield. Area harvested, at 86.7…
Safer, More Effective Pest Management
…$64.5 million since 2014. “NIFA is making investments to ensure America’s agriculture sector is able to rely on sound scientific approaches to increase production and ensure continued food security in…