…dives into various topics with unbiased experts in the field of biologics to help the industry better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made…
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
…communities. The legislation known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 received no support from Republicans in either house of Congress. Special budget reconciliation rules requiring only a bare…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…Market Transparency Act of 2021. Other cosponsors of the bill include Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Braun. The legislation is receiving support from a variety of agricultural organizations. “America’s ranchers…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
The U.S. Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act over the weekend. The $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill will head back to the U.S. House of Representatives for another vote….
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Dan Newhouse introduced the legislation that is designed to reform the H-2A…
American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
…the different career opportunities within the agricultural industry. Continuing Grassroots Efforts to Build Ag Awareness Since the early days, MJDOA has always had a mission to raise awareness and appreciation…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-05-21
…Act, the FDA proposed traceability rule and what Glenda Humiston of UCANR has to say about the restoration of UC’s budget. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Perfect Gift for Easter That Keeps on Giving All Year Long
…time for the holiday. Take an egg carton and cut off the lid portion. Use empty and clean eggshells you think will act as a good holder for the seed…
California Snow Levels Low, Matching Water Storage Levels
…that the snowpack in the Central and Northern Sierras is faring significantly better than the Southern Sierras. “For our snow survey today, we recorded a snow depth of 56 inches…
FACA Expands Membership and Narrows Its Focus
…the alliance continues to grow, efforts are underway to better define particular policy priorities. FACA has now grown to be comprised of 42 members each representing a variety of interests….
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…(NRCS) and the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF). The partnership will help strengthen collaborative efforts between organic producers and NRCS field staff. “This partnership will ensure NRCS field staff better…
Preliminary Grape Crush Down Nearly 14 Percent from 2019
…weathered by the industry as it works to come back into better balance. Prices also experienced a sharp decline from 2019. The Preliminary Grape Crush Report showed that the average…
Forecasted Drop in Cotton Acreage Attributed to Uncertainty Ahead
…greatest concerns. The drop in cotton acreage reflects an expectation of disappointing water allocations after a relatively dry winter thus far. “If this thing doesn’t get a little better with…
Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
…the need for better broadband access. Biden has indicated that improvements to infrastructure are a significant priority for his Administration. “In the 21st Century, high-speed broadband is no longer a…