…tillage and soil health.” Minimizing the amount of tilling done on farmland can help to protect the soil’s physical properties. The practice plays a key role in maintaining soil health…
Ag Groups Supporting Costa to Lead House Agriculture Committee
…access to it. We are confident that Congressman Costa will lead on these issues to the benefit of American farmers, ranchers, communities, and families.” The letter details some of the…
UC Nitrogen Management Course Available Through December 31
…Certified Crop Advisor continuing education units. The subject matter touches on the objectives established by the American Society of Agronomy for the new California nitrogen specialty exam. The video series…
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…due to COVID-19. The demand for containers particularly in China and Southeast Asia is making it difficult for American agricultural producers to get their products exported. “It’s something we see…
EU Moves Forward with Increased Tariffs on American Goods
The European Union (EU) has announced that it will be moving forward with increased tariffs on U.S. goods. Tariffs will be imposed on nearly $4 billion worth of American imports….
Major Wine Acquisition Process Approaching Finalization
…$1.03 billion. Constellation will also retain Cook’s California Champagne and J. Roget American Champagne. Gallo will still be acquiring brands including Black Box, Franciscan, Clos du Bois, and Wild Horse….
Newly Developed Soil Can Pull Water from the Air
…make it available to plants. The work was recently published back in October in American Chemical Society Materials Letters. The experiments show that if the SMAG-soil is mixed into dry, sandy…
Federal Officials Moving Forward on Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…to 250,000 residents and more than a million acres of farmland. “For the first time in decades, the federal government has provided the Valley steadfast support against the radical environmentalists’…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-10-20
…with the Great American Outdoors Act, and a major romain producer voluntarily recalling his product. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Webinar for Western Producers
Industry members are being encouraged to participate in a live U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol informational webinar. The webinar scheduled for December 8 is meant for producers in California, Arizona, New…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-10-20
…USDA outlines the projects with the Great American Outdoors Act, and a major romain producer voluntarily recalling his product.Tune into the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
…depredations from federally protected species. Funding is also authorized to assist producers in implementing non-lethal deterrence methods. The ACE Act reauthorizes several initiatives such as the North American Wetlands Conservation…
Tool to Quantify Soil Health Benefits Available from AFT
A new tool kit that can help to quantify soil health benefits is being made available to industry members. American Farmland Trust (AFT) has launched online access to the methods…
H-2A Wages to Remain Stable Over the Next Two Years
…the majority of H-2A employers provides stability during the uncertainty created by the pandemic and trade imbalances,” said American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “While this decision does not solve…