…U.S. farmland, the ‘important step’ that is the Senate’s approval of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and Wilbur-Ellis launching its Innovation Award for Student Teams. Tune in to the show…
Senate Approval of Growing Climate Solutions Act an ‘Important Step’
The Senate approval of the Growing Climate Solutions Act is being described as an “important step” for helping farmers and ranchers navigate carbon markets. The Growing Climate Solutions Act is…
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…
Onion Diseases You May Encounter, and Dealing with Them
Onion diseases you may encounter, and how to deal with them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. onion rust Pinterest If you plan to grow onions, you’ll likely deal…
Growers Struggle to Find and Keep Farm Insurance
…said that he has had little success with the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan. After acquiring three farm policies through the FAIR Plan, two of the plans were…
NEED Water Act to Provide Drought Relief to San Joaquin Valley
New legislation has been introduced in Congress aimed at addressing drought conditions in the San Joaquin Valley. The Necessary to Ensure Expeditious Delivery of Water Act, known as the NEED…
Identifying a Few Common Pest That Will Go After Onions
…known as the red mite — is ridiculously fond of onions. Plant cilantro around your onions to help fend them off, and treat infected plants with neem oil. Bulb Mites…
Almond Update: Additional Conservation Assistance for Drought Impacted Regions
…the new conservation assistance offered through CIC is July 12. Producers currently engaged in conservation activities or interested in certain conservation practices could be eligible for added support from NRCS….
Sheep Industry Input Needed to Update Targeted Grazing Handbook
The American Sheep Industry (ASI) Association is seeking industry input in the development of a new resource for producers. ASI is working to develop a second volume of its Targeted…
Proposition 12 Review Denied by Supreme Court
…Act known as Prop 12 will continue moving forward. The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) have filed a lawsuit against the initiative. Oral arguments…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…others. AFBF is the nation’s largest general farm organization with member families in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Learn more at http://facebook.com/AmericanFarmBureau or follow @FarmBureau on Twitter or @americanfarmbureau…
Improving EU Trade Relationship to Benefit U.S. Ag Exporters
Trade relations between the United States and the European Union (EU) are improving with a recent resolution between the two parties. American ag exporters have been struggling to navigate increased…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…USDA with determining methods to strengthen the food supply chain to protect the economy and national security. Several groups such as the North American Meat Institute, Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA),…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-29-21
…Senate passing the Growing Climate Solutions Act, and the standards that employees shouldn’t forget about now that the COVID 19 ETS is revised. Tune in to the show for these…