…12. The signing of AB 888, aimed at providing better access to slaughter services for livestock producers, is being celebrated by industry members. The continuing resolution recently passed by Congress…
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
…including grains and feeds, oilseeds, and livestock, poultry, and dairy products, are primarily driving the increase. Total U.S. agricultural export values are projected to reach $177.5 billion in fiscal year…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-07-21
…and industry encouragement for more livestock grazing on state-owned lands. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday…
District Court Allows R-CALF Lawsuit to Proceed
…filed this legal challenge over amendments the USDA made to the operation of the federal Beef Checkoff program in September 2020. Tri-State Livestock News says the new lawsuit builds on…
Over $30 Million Invested in Organic Research and Extension
…will be funded through grants made possible by the Organic Transitions Program, which supports projects that assist existing and transitioning organic livestock and crop producers adopt organic practices and improve…
Signing of AB 888 Celebrated by Industry Members
…services for livestock producers. The measure was sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF). “While consumer meat preferences continue to change, this bill provides greater flexibility for California’s livestock…
AFBF: No Methane Tax on Animals in Reconciliation Bill
…that such a tax would undoubtedly put family farms out of business.” Information posted to social media claim the bill included a per-head tax on livestock. The National Association of…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…livestock markets. LMR ultimately needs to be improved and permanently extended, and we look forward to working with Congress to institute reforms that can help address consolidation in livestock markets.”…
Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package
…to improve soil health, address livestock methane emissions, and promote equipment replacement. Funding will also be used to provide technical assistance and incentivize the development of conservation management plans on…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-27-21
…winegrapes, and a reminder about the deadline for the Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-24-21
…scouting resources are being made available to citrus growers for free, and we go over some of the ways that dairy and livestock producers can positively impact climate change. Tune…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-22-21
…an interview highlighting the work to address climate issues in the livestock and dairy sectors. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP). USDA will be helping to cover some of the costs associated with the transport of livestock feed. Ranchers that…
Thinking Outside the Box for Drought Resilient Pasture Research Project
…haven’t been a part of rangelands and saying, ‘well these species are really drought tolerant. Livestock tolerate them. Or maybe they add fertility to the soil but they’re also drought…