…protecting consumers from false and misleading labels.” Several agricultural groups have issued messages of support for the improved strengthening of the Made in the USA standard. The Consumer Federation of…
Agriculture Funding Bill Adds Nearly $3 Billion in Support
…research, along with climate-related programs all received increased support in the bill. Support for agricultural research would be increased to more than $3.3 billion. Approximately $1.6 billion would be allocated…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
…there is an optimistic outlook for almonds with demand keeping shipments moving at a good pace. “We haven’t necessarily seen the price rebound I think a lot of us would…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Continues Forward Momentum
…Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan to benefit farmers and ranchers. According to CFBF, the legislation would authorize the California FAIR Plan to expand coverage eligibility to agricultural infrastructure. County Farm Bureaus…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
…practices and programs to help agricultural producers.” NRCS recently announced the determination of six high-priority areas for California drought assistance. An emphasis is being placed on statewide cropland, range, pasture,…
Week in Review: ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’ Labor Market & New Guidelines for Winegrape Mechanization
The agricultural labor market is especially problematic this year, as other industries also struggle to find workers. California Fresh Fruit Association President Ian LeMay details the challenges that the fresh…
Identifying a Few Common Pest That Will Go After Onions
…seedlings with agricultural fleece. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Identifying Common Pest That Go After Onions Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
VofV: Global Agricultural Issues Require Global Solutions
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Improving EU Trade Relationship to Benefit U.S. Ag Exporters
…resolution. Under a recent cooperative framework, tariffs for multiple products including agricultural goods are being lifted for a period of five years. “This trade announcement was a step in the…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…(USDA) request for comment. Agricultural organizations have comments on how to move forward with the Supply Chains for the Production of Agricultural Commodities and Food Products notice. “We’re grateful USDA…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the current agricultural labor marking being ‘extraordinarily concerning’, the…
Current Agricultural Labor Market ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’
…outlook is especially dismal this year. “Our assumption is that we’ve had migration of historical agricultural employees over to these other segments of the economy. As we know, the overall…
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…
Ag Equipment Incentives Highlighted at WAPA Annual Meeting
The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program and other incentive programs are poised to receive an increase in funding this year. However, questions remain as to how…