…taken by Christopher Finot – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 Worm farms, also known as vermicomposting bins, are a great way for you to make nutrient-rich compost that can be…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding meat and poultry processing infrastructure. Groups including the National Farmers Union (NFU), North American Meat Institute, and the National Association of State Departments…
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 issue. Learn more and comment at fsis.usda.gov. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Seeking Comments on Labeling Meat…
Farm Sector Profits Forecast to Increase in 2021
…increase 7.3 percent to $383.5 billion in 2021. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Farm Sector Profits Forecast to Increase…
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
…attendees. A hemp farmer from Southern Oregon will also be part of the panel, to go over his experiences with hemp production. Other issues that will be addressed during the…
September Chores for Getting the Garden Winter-Ready
Some September chores for getting your garden winter-ready. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Green Tomatoes in a garden. By Kzenon/Shutterstock Photo by Danny Gallegos on Unsplash The…
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…
Updates to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection to Benefit Organic Producers
…is designed for any farm with up to $8.5 million in insured revenue. That includes farming operations with specialty or organic commodities, covering both crops and livestock. The insurance plan…
EATS Act Introduced to Block California Animal Confinement Rules
…trying to fight the animal confinement provisions of Prop 12 since it was first approved. A lawsuit filed by the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering making informed decisions about biological approaches, dwindling ag labor…
NASS to Review Acreage Earlier for Certain Crops
…dry edible beans, and sunflowers. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. NASS to Review Acreage Earlier for Certain Crops Sponsored…