…that ability while driving up their costs. The hardest hit will be family farms, especially smaller independent farms. That means Prop 12 will also lead to fewer family farms and…
A Third of 2019 Farm Income Derived from Government Assistance
…from 2018. The latest figures mark a significant increase from the first USDA projection for 2019, which expected slightly less than $70 billion in net farm income. However, approximately 30…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…our largest signups in many years.” CRP has 22 million acres enrolled, but the 2018 Farm Bill lifted the cap to 27 million acres. This means farmers and ranchers have…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-05-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the trade relations with Japan, how dairy methane is…
Almond Update: Yearly Crop Estimates Explained
There are now several reports produced every year that predict crop estimates, and it can be confusing for producers. A session at the 2019 Almond Conference will explain those reports…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the kick-off of the Organic Growers Summit, considerations farmers…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering concerns facing the hemp industry, the importance of traceability…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-02-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Aggressive Regulation Conversations Around 1,3-D
Potential regulation for a well-known nematicide could be aggressive. There have been ongoing discussions about possible management for 1,3-Dichloropropene (1,3-D). Western Ag Processors Associations Director of Government Affairs Jody Devaurs said…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-29-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a dead spotted lanternfly that was found in California,…
Choosing and Caring for a Living Christmas Tree
…To get a healthy tree that is perfect for your growing area, buy from a local tree farm. Look for a healthy green tree without brown or gray needles and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Thanksgiving Day facts, Preserving Family Farms Act of 2019…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-27-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering more details on the Romaine lettuce outbreak stemming from…
Ag Labor Bill Continues Forward Momentum in Congress
The ag labor bill known as the Farm Workforce Modernization Act was passed by the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 18-12 last week. The next step in the…