…Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a press release. “USDA is also announcing new assistance targeted to small to medium size organic dairy farmers to…
Research into Bee Health May Lower Winter Colony Losses
…found to the large overwintering colony losses that have been plaguing honey bees and causing so much concern among beekeepers, and farmers, especially almond producers, during the last 15 years….
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…enforcement authority to reinforce the trust of consumers, farmers, and those transitioning to organic production.” Groups including the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and Organic Trade Association (OTA) welcomed the…
California Strawberries Experience Storm Damage Nearing $200 Million
…acres in Ventura County. “We were fortunate that these storms came at a time when most farms are dormant and thus farm worker jobs have had minimum impact,” said CSC…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
…U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on December 30. “The new rule is vague and creates uncertainty for America’s farmers, even if they’re miles from the nearest navigable water,” said American Farm…
California Chill Report: Increased Moisture Helping Winter Fog Events
…areas of California, impacting chill conditions for agricultural production. Foggy conditions affect chill accumulation by shrouding trees from direct sunlight. Trees will not intercept as much solar radiation through a…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…rural production toward industries that employ higher shares of high-skill workers. Consistent with this shift, the percent of rural college-educated workers increased from 21.5 percent in 2012 to 23.8 percent…
Disaster Assistance Bolstered with Latest FSA Announcement
…available from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). In many cases, updates to the programs include enhanced benefits. “This set of updates to our disaster assistance programs reflects FSA’s commitment…
Week in Review: Simultaneous Drought & Flood Emergencies, More Funding for Sites Project
…initiative and help find solutions to production challenges. John Deere has signed a memorandum of understanding with the American Farm Bureau Federation that addresses the right to repair equipment. Get…
Grocery Merger Raises Red Flags for Produce Groups
…Khan, outlining the impact a merger between Kroger and Albertsons would have. “The Kroger-Albertsons merger is anticompetitive and will harm the fresh produce industry, farmworkers and farm communities, consumers, and…
Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmers and Ranchers Competition Winners
…in Farm Bureau and other organizations. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmer and Rancher Competition Winners Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
AFBF: More Uncertainty for WOTUS
Friant-Kern Canal Agriculture Landscape The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says more uncertainty is ahead when it comes to the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The new rule…
Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year
…fiber production. Learn more about the American Farm Bureau Federation: https://www.fb.org/ Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year…
Potential for Continued Drought Impacts Despite Flood Emergency
…2022. The lack of rice production in the Sacramento Valley has had significant secondary impacts on the community. “I think it’s easy to focus on how many acres we planted…