New legislation has been introduced in Congress aimed at addressing drought conditions in the San Joaquin Valley. The Necessary to Ensure Expeditious Delivery of Water Act, known as the NEED…
Identifying a Few Common Pest That Will Go After Onions
…onion pests at some point. Although alliums tend to repel many insects, some stubborn species do like them an awful lot. onion rust Pinterest The two-spotted spider mite — also…
MSOB: Biological Protection for Grapevine Trunk Disease
…effective in keeping the wounds safe from harmful pathogens. “There are Trichoderma-based fungal species where they can colonize those pruning wounds faster to protect those pruning wounds from the other…
Proposition 12 Review Denied by Supreme Court
…Act known as Prop 12 will continue moving forward. The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) have filed a lawsuit against the initiative. Oral arguments…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-29-21
…Senate passing the Growing Climate Solutions Act, and the standards that employees shouldn’t forget about now that the COVID 19 ETS is revised. Tune in to the show for these…
Senate Passes Growing Climate Solutions Act with Encouragement from Ag
The Growing Climate Solutions Act has passed through the U.S. Senate with support from multiple agricultural organizations. Introduced by Senators Debbie Stabenow and Mike Braun, the bill was passed by…
New USDA Grant Program to Increase Processing Capacity
…Federal Grant of Inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act or the Poultry Products Inspection Act, or to operate under a state’s Cooperative Interstate Shipment program.” USDA is seeking applications…
Week in Review: What’s Happening with WOTUS and Debt Forgiveness Program on Hold
…the months ahead. USDA announced it will be moving forward with efforts to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act. California Farm Bureau Federation has expressed support for the secret ballot…
‘Large Step Forward’ Taken with Farm Labor Reform Roundtable
…Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA). Recently passed on a bipartisan basis in the U.S. House, the bill contains several features supported by the farming community. In attendance was President and…
Producers Have Until July 23 to Apply for CRP General
…nation’s working lands.” CRP supports producers and landowners in establishing long-term, resource-conserving plant species. Approved grasses and trees help to improve water quality, control soil erosion, and bolster wildlife habitats….
MSOB: Beneficial Bacterium Helps Grapevines Fight Pierce’s Disease
…and actually kill it.” The Xylella fastidiosa pathogen can typically grow undisturbed within grapevines, blocking the movement of water in the plant. By engaging the plant’s natural defenses with the…
Updates to The Packers and Stockyards Act Proposed by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will be moving forward with efforts to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act. USDA will be undertaking three initiatives to support the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a bi-partisan act that will provide clarity for organic…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…resilience and fairness of the food system. Funding for the initiative is made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act as well as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The…