…one of the water board’s regulatory programs, there will be a choice. Depending on the situation, a producer may want to put their land in the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-07-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including keeping ‘navigable’ in the new WOTUS rule, the cost…
House Ag Democrats Express Concern Regarding Biotech Trade Barriers
U.S. Rep. David Scott House Agriculture Committee Democrats are expressing concerns over non-tariff trade barriers imposed on agricultural biotechnology products. Led by Chairman David Scott of Georgia, the lawmakers sent…
Concerns As Deadlines Approach for Budget Reconciliation Process
Congressional committees are continuing to work on their portions of the budget reconciliation process. The tentative deadline to complete the process is September 15. While it is unclear if the…
Vermicomposting Bin Can Be Good for Your Garden
…Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Vermicomposting Bin Can Be Good for Your Garden How to Make a Worm Bin – Quick, Simple and Inexpensive Video…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…the efficacy of funding support. NASDA has suggested that funding be allocated for solutions to address a shortage of labor through actions such as investment in training programs. The association…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why California Farm Bureau wants supporters at an upcoming…
Ag Rally at the Capitol
In August of 2018, farmers, agriculture advocates, politicians, and future industry leaders rallied on the steps of the state capitol for water. Now, California Farm Bureau is encouraging all of…
USDA Seeking Comments on Labeling Meat Derived from Animal Cells
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published…
Farm Sector Profits Forecast to Increase in 2021
A Department of Agriculture report forecasts increased farm income for 2021. Net farm income is forecast to increase by $18.5 billion, or 19.5 percent. At $113 billion, net farm income…
Water Provisions of Infrastructure Bill Come After Years of Advocacy
Friant-Kern Canal Agriculture Landscape The $1 trillion infrastructure bill making its way through Congress contains several provisions important to agricultural production. The legislation includes significant investment in water infrastructure in…
Hemp Webinar Covering Cultivation and Production Coming Up This Week
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is hosting a hemp webinar this week on Thursday, September 9. The live webinar will begin at 11 a.m. and is focused on taking a…
September Chores for Getting the Garden Winter-Ready
…and give the grill a tune-up after heavy summer use. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. September Chores for Getting the Garden Winter-Ready Sponsored Content CIR…
Week in Review: AB 616 Progress Causes Concern, High Expectations for Ag Exports
The California State Senate has approved AB 616, much to the dismay of several agricultural organizations. The recent trade forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicates high expectations for…