…a rate five times that of the general population. The groups sent a letter to U.S. Senate and House agriculture committees’ leadership Monday. The letter states that economic conditions, like…
USDA to Immediately Assist Producers for Qualifying Livestock, Honeybee and Farm-raised Fish Program Losses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue $34 million to help agricultural producers recover from 2017 natural disasters through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-09-18
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2018 Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
…be affiliated amongst the other alumni who share a passion for conservation and are committed to sustainable practices in agriculture,” said Jack Thomson of C. Jeff Thomson, International, the award’s…
California Dairies Becoming Increasingly Energy Efficient
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is also incentivizing the further development of on-farm energy efficient technologies through multiple cost-sharing programs. “Because of establishing the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program, we…
Federal Bill Aims to Prevent Local Regulation of Agriculture
A bill introduced by a member of Congress seeks to prevent state and local regulation of agriculture by prohibiting any additional restrictions placed on agriculture and food production when a…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-06-18
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World Food Prices Rise 1.1 Percent in March
The United Nations food agency says world food prices rose during March, driven by increases in grains and dairy costs. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s food price index measures monthly…
USDA and SBA Join Forces to Help Rural American Businesses
…also intend to identify ways to increase the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Other goals include improving innovation for rural technical assistance providers and aiding…
Agri View: World’s Most Popular Tree Nut
…the whole industry, it would not enjoy the prominence that it enjoys today. It is a very valuable part of California agriculture. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner……
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-05-18
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National Groups Respond to Proposed Chinese Tariffs
…beneficial relationship.” According to the USDA Foreign Agriculture Service GAIN Report, cotton has been listed among multiple U.S. agricultural products that could potentially be hit with higher tariffs from China…
More California Reactions to Chinese Tariffs
By Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture USDA-FAS report: China Imposes Additional Tariffs on Selected US-Origin Products In response to the federal government’s recent decision to impose…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-04-18
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