Several industry groups have submitted formal comments to help guide the future of meat processing in the U.S. The comments were submitted in response to a request for information from…
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
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
…producers, who will benefit from these enhancements to WFRP.” Some of the changes to the protection plan include the increase of expansion limits for organic producers to the higher of…
EATS Act Introduced to Block California Animal Confinement Rules
…California voters in 2018, Prop 12 sets specific animal confinement guidelines for certain products sold in the state. The law applies to all producers nationwide that wish to sell products…
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
The Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service announced it will review planted and harvested acreage for select crops earlier than normal. The crops under review include corn, cotton, peanuts,…
Helpful Tips for Preparing the Garden for the Cold Season Ahead
How to prepare your garden for the cold season ahead. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The first day of September signals the winding down of summer and…