…and will provide information on several important aspects of getting started in the farming business. The October 12 workshop will focus on recordkeeping, with a discussion on why it is…
Hanging Baskets for Vertical Vegetable Farming?
…of greens. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Hanging Baskets for Vertical Vegetable Farming? Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
…climate-smart farming and forestry practices. USDA will be supporting a series of pilot projects to provide incentives for adopting various conservation practices on working lands. These projects will also be…
Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package
…farming operations. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024…
Joint Initiative Seeks to Promote Competition in the Beef Supply Chain
The American Antitrust Institute and Organization for Competitive Markets announced a new joint initiative, “Breaking the Market Power Bottleneck in U.S. Beef: A Roadmap for Building an Independent Ranching and…
Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’
…to organize the farming community in opposition to the bill. A rally was recently held on the steps of the Capitol to encourage the Governor to veto the bill. CFBF…
Ag Groups Frustrated by Assembly Action on SB 559
…introduced by Senator Hurtado but was ultimately defeated after being vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom last year. Other farming organizations including California Citrus Mutual, and the California Fresh Fruit Association…
Elaine Trevino Nominated as Next Chief Ag Trade Negotiator
…The announcement has received significant praise, with hopes for a swift confirmation from the Senate. COURTESY: California Almond Alliance “Elaine Trevino understands the importance of America’s farmers and farming communities…
AFT Adds to Policy Team to Tackle Climate Issues
…most recent report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change supported the mounting interest among policymakers in regenerative farming practices as a way to mitigate climate change. A report by American…
Ag Groups Voice Concern Over Revision of WOTUS Rule
…of ordinary farming activities, however, is beyond the means of many family or small business farming or ranching owners.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-07-21
…of farming a struggle in Ventura County and a new prune variety offering a wide harvest window potential. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Farm Sector Profits Forecast to Increase in 2021
…encompasses cash receipts from farming as well as farm-related income, including government payments, minus cash expenses. Lower direct Government payments and higher production expenses in 2021 are expected to only…
Updates to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection to Benefit Organic Producers
…is designed for any farm with up to $8.5 million in insured revenue. That includes farming operations with specialty or organic commodities, covering both crops and livestock. The insurance plan…
EATS Act Introduced to Block California Animal Confinement Rules
…regulate farming and ranching in their jurisdiction. However, the legislation would make hindering trade from other states illegal. OTHER EFFORTS TO BLOCK PROP 12 THWARTED Industry groups have continually been…