…we have a trained workforce we can rely on,” said Nasiff. “Find a way to help these existing workers remain in agriculture and protect their families so that they can…
Agri View: Beef Exports Having Problems
All of the talk about trade war and tariffs has put a strain on a lot of commodities in the United States. None hit as hard as agriculture. Beef exports…
CDFA Awards $69.9 Million for Dairy Digester Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $69.9 million in grant funding to 40 dairy digester projects across the state. These projects, part of the Dairy Digester…
Grocers Seek Tighter Rules on Labeling GMO Ingredients
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) joined several large food companies in calling for stricter requirements on labeling GMO ingredients during the comment period for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-06-18
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CoBank: Trade War Takes a Toll on Ag Economy
Despite the strongest global economic growth the world has seen since 2011, the uncertainty surrounding trade disputes is causing escalating concern for U.S. agriculture. CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division says seventy…
Agri View: California Almond Growth
If you need to feed the world, agriculture expansion in one way to meet the need. California almonds are no different. Everett Griner talks about California almond expansion in today’s…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-05-18
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Final Countdown for 2017 Census of Agriculture
There is still time to complete the Census of Agriculture for producers who may have missed the June 15th deadline. A Farm Journal report notes that completed forms were first…
Agri View: California and Other State Losses in a Trade War
The talk of a trade war has had an impact on every commodity. What about its impact on agriculture. Everett Griner talks about California and their expanding losses from the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-04-18
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Agri View: Understanding How Farm Subsidies Work
…also explains a bit about the impact tariffs have on farm subsidies. Understanding How Farm Subsidies Work Anyone who knows anything at all about modern agriculture knows that farmers depend…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-03-18
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Senate Approves Pesticide Registration Improvement Act
…passed H.R. 1029, their own reauthorization of PRIA, with strong bipartisan support on a voice vote. A variety of agriculture, non-agriculture, environmental, and labor interests all have come out in…