…shipping destinations. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Rising Rail Freight Costs Squeezing Farmers and Ranchers Incomes Sponsored Content Let’s…
Higher-Skilled Labor Pool Will Be Key to Keeping U.S. Ag Competitive
…said that preparing farm employees for new technologies serves multiple purposes. Increasing mechanization to combat ongoing labor shortages in agriculture will require a more advanced skillset from employees. That progress…
Week in Review: Rally Against AB 616, New Pesticide Notification System Developing
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has been provided with a budget of $10 million for the development of a statewide notification system. California Farm Bureau Federation brings industry members…
Ag Industry Gathers to Encourage Governor Newsom to Veto AB 616
A rally organized by the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) sought to encourage Governor Gavin Newsom to veto AB 616. Agricultural industry members gathered at the south steps of the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s walnut production projected to come down 15 percent,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering nationwide high gas and diesel prices, how to score…
AFBF Urges USDA to Address Supply Chain Issues
The American Farm Bureau Federation urges the Department of Agriculture to address supply chain issues facing farmers and ranchers. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the organization details…
Latest Ag Economy Barometer Released
…June and July. One in five producers expect farm input price inflation to exceed 12 percent. Additionally, a majority of corn and soybean producers expect a significant rise in farmland…
Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23
…Parlier. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, pre-registration will be required to attend. Cooperative Extension Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor for Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties, Nick Clark said the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a drought relief waterbird program that’s available for rice…
‘Farm Safety Yields Real Results’
…of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. ‘Farm Safety Yields Real Results’ Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
USDA Offers New Insurance Option for Split-Apply Nitrogen
…The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Offers New Insurance Option for Split-Apply Nitrogen Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Ventura County Women In Ag
…Ventura County Ag Commissioner, Ed Williams, recognized the importance of farm workers’ efforts and how it affects people’s everyday lives. “Farmers and farm workers a lot of times are working…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
A new competitive grant funding initiative known as the Farm and Food Workers Relief program was recently announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The program aims to provide support for…