…the ongoing pandemic, the 73rd annual conference will be held virtually this year. The content from the conference will be available online from January 25 through February 26. The theme for…
Virtual Beltwide Cotton Conference Scheduled for January 5-7
The National Cotton Council (NCC) will be hosting the upcoming 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conference online this year in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual meeting will take place January 5…
Phase Two China Trade Deal Needs to Happen
…trade pact in November called the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, also known as RCEP. The U.S. has been busy over the last few months with the Covid-19 pandemic and a…
New Report Details Findings of Ag Labor Investigations
…the report’s authors. “As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, better targeting enforcement efforts could strengthen protections for the farmworkers who harvest and pack our food.” A total of 70…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…all of California farming, the COVID-19 pandemic had quite an impact on olive growers and millers. Producers implemented more stringent workplace policies to ensure the safety of harvest crews and…
International Market Looks Positive for U.S. Beef Moving Forward
…year. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a multitude of challenges for the beef industry in 2020. Market conditions have started to improve within the last few months. Despite the setbacks of…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives State and Federal Support
…to this critical assistance during the pandemic, Prop 12 hurts those most in need.” The DOJ amicus brief claims Prop 12 violates the Commerce Clause by improperly regulating extraterritorial conduct…
FMCSA Extends Hours of Service Waivers into 2021
…in response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. Another round of HOS waivers has been issued to help ensure the timely delivery of necessary items. The previous extension of…
Report Shows Strong Demand for Agricultural Graduates
…that COVID-19 has had on global economies. However, there is still an expectation for strong job prospects for agricultural graduates. “It was extremely challenging to project the success and perseverance…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-11-20
…psyllids in the battle with huanglongbing, and how the beef industry is rebounding from initial pandemic challenges. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Beef Industry Largely Rebounding from Initial Pandemic Challenges
The beef industry is largely rebounding from the initial challenges that COVID-19 presented earlier in the year. The pandemic created a significant strain on the beef supply chain early on….
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…reasons so many industry groups have been supportive of the selection. “Between pandemic recovery, the imminent threat of climate change, rampant corporate power, and chronic overproduction, family farmers and ranchers…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-10-20
…tying animal agriculture to the pandemic and folks from the American Seed Trade Association are closely watching the transition in Washington. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-10-20
…tying animal agriculture to the pandemic and folks from the American Seed Trade Association are closely watching the transition in Washington.Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…