…year came in 2013 when it was $123.8 billion. The numbers can be somewhat surprising given the challenges agriculture has faced in 2020. USDA-ERS reports that direct government farm payments…
Week in Review: Another Low Water Allocation and Action Taken on Export Issues
…a tentative ruling from a Sacramento Superior Court judge. A multitude of air quality mandates is expected to create significant challenges for farmers and ranchers over the next 15 years….
Representative David Scott to Lead U.S. House Agriculture Committee
…undoubtedly will benefit our efforts to provide solutions to the challenges ahead during this pandemic. I look forward to what we can accomplish together in the 117th Congress.” About the…
Less Than 10 Days Left to Apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
There are less than 10 days left to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2). The program provides direct relief to producers who continue to encounter challenges…
Challenge Brought Against Proposed Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir
…groundwater recharge, and to provide benefits to wildlife. “Sucking more water from the Delta is not the solution to California’s water supply challenges,” said senior policy advocate for Friends of…
Air Quality Mandates Putting a Squeeze on Agricultural Producers
A multitude of air quality mandates is expected to create significant challenges for farmers and ranchers over the next 15 years. The California Air Resources Board’s 2020 Mobile Source Strategy…
Action Being Taken on U.S. Agricultural Export Issues
Action is being taken that should help to remedy some of the agricultural export issues. As AgNet West previously reported, a shortage of shipping containers is creating turmoil for exporters….
New Western Growers Partnership Looks to Accelerate Agtech Innovation
…to advance harvest automation. The partnership was officially announced at Agri-TechE’s Realising Economic Agricultural Potential Conference. “We have some big challenges facing us, such as extreme weather, need for harvesting…
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Outlines Policy Recommendations
…environmental advocates, the food sector, and forest owners. Creating an alliance between a multitude of different stakeholders is intended to provide a more well-rounded approach to address climate changes challenges….
Week in Review: Ag Struggles to Get Products Exported, CA Olive Industry in Turmoil
The agricultural industry is struggling to get products exported due to a shortage of shipping containers. The 2020 California table olive harvest is wrapping up with significantly lower numbers than…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-20-20
…the almond conference covering global trade and how the shipping container shortage is creating some issues. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-20-20
…2021, the almond conference covering global trade and how the shipping container shortage is creating some issues. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Ag Groups Supporting Costa to Lead House Agriculture Committee
…leadership adeptness needed to carry the Committee and its important work forward,” the letter states. “The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated many frailties within our society, not least among them the challenges…
Disappointing Table Olive Harvest Highlights Deeper Industry Issues
…explained the “catastrophic table olive crop” was a result of a multitude of factors. A decline in acreage was noted as being the most significant. “Faced with environmental challenges and…