…including Colorado, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Filings also increased in the Northeast U.S.. Four regions of the country had better news, with double-digit drops in the number of Chapter 12…
Study Finds Genetics Rather Than Environment Are Source of THC Levels in Hemp
…determining factor for THC content in hemp plants rather than environmental stresses. Further research and breeding will be needed to better determine the appropriate genetics for achieving a high CDB…
New Emergency Program to Help Rescue Animals During Disasters
A new state program will be able to better respond to emergencies and provide care for household animals and livestock. The new California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET) will be administered by the…
Artichoke is an Exotic Plant, and a Tasty, Gourmet Treat to Grow
How to begin growing a tasty, gourmet treat right at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cultivation of artichokes of the variety There’s nothing better than tasting…
Week in Review: Higher Energy Rates on Horizon, Water Resiliency Resources Available
…approaches for making rangelands more resilient to drought. The introduction of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 to address maritime shipping challenges is receiving support from the agricultural industry….
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…to the Dairy Margin Coverage safety net program updating the feed cost formula to better reflect the actual cost dairy farmers pay for high quality alfalfa. This change will be…
Ag Encouraged to Speak Out Against 45 Percent Increase in Energy Rates
…testifying, you better be writing letters, you better be contacting your legislators.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…Demurrage and Detention Under the Shipping Act. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act would also require carriers to offer a practical process for dispute resolution. The legislation has robust support from…
Infrastructure Bill to Improve Broadband Access with $65 Billion in Support
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was recently passed by the U.S. Senate includes $65 billion to support improving broadband access. It will now move to the House of…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
…be communicated further. With better understanding will come better points of reference to seek financial and technical assistance. The third focal point of the initiative is to bolster strategic partnerships…
CDFA Still Accepting Comments on Proposed Updates to Healthy Soils Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is looking for public comment on proposed changes to the Healthy Soils Program (HSP). The Budget Act of 2021 has appropriated a total of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-12-21
…dust in your almond orchards, a water coalition urging the House to act quickly on the infrastructure bill and the optimism for moving forward to address water following the curtailment…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Tuesday. A total of $1.2 trillion will be invested in projects to improve transportation infrastructure, broadband access, the…
New USDA Reports Aimed at Increasing Cattle Market Transparency
…be able to better understand the relationship between the negotiated trade and reported formula base prices. The base reports will include both national and regional information. The National Weekly Cattle…