…we’re actually there right now. I would like to think that we’re coming out of it here in the San Joaquin Valley, but it’s just been a big struggle. Just…
AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor
…to send the proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to the full House for a vote. “It’s been a stalwart of American prosperity and information sharing,” says Representative Jeff…
Addressing Farm Labor Challenges Through Technology
…make farming just a better, safer, more exciting, more profitable industry to be in. But then, also to just make great jobs. You know, that both help make farming those…
Investment of $7.3 Billion to Help Further Strengthen Rural Electrification
By rdonar/DepositPhotos image Significant funding support for rural electrification was recently announced as part of the largest investment of its kind since the Rural Electrification Act was signed into law…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
…the welfare of dairy calves through better early life management. This research is part of USDA’s efforts to ensure a safer, more sustainable food system by addressing the health of…
Economic Template and AgTech Assist Platform from Western Growers
…template these growers will be able to use and we’ve got a WG assist module that we’re building and staffing out for where you’ll be able to pay Western growers…
NCBA/PLC on ESA Amendment Act
By pklimenko/DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) are giving strong support for the Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2024, introduced by Rep….
Online Debt Consolidation Tool to Help with Financial Viability for Farmers
…debts and evaluate how much they might save by consolidating those debts into a single loan. This can lead to better loan terms, such as lower interest rates or reduced…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…the ag sector. Overall, equity is increasing about two-point-seven percent. This is driven by farmland values and building values. And those farmland and buildings account for about eighty percent of…
Almond Update: Tight Margins Call for Effective Technology in Agriculture
…“Demanding that ‘I want to see value out of this product. I want to see you show me how you are going to make me a better farming operation, and…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…are the third most planted permanent crop in California behind tree nuts, which has “a huge impact and huge implications for California,” he said. Another concerning factor in the California…
Restraining Order Against the State Water Resources Control Board Extended
Legal efforts to challenge probationary status under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act continue moving forward. Kings County Superior Court Judge Kathy Ciuffini extended a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the…
Lawmakers Call for Improvements to Foreign Land Ownership Disclosure Process
…to improve the accuracy and efficiency of USDA’s Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act reporting process. The senators point out that the current system, which relies on handwritten submissions and manual…
Almond Update: Another Opportunity to ‘Own Your Prime’ with California Almonds
…Laura Morin said that last year’s Own Your Prime campaign was a huge success. The campaign highlights the value almonds provide in helping with the recovery response from physical activity….