…barrage of environmental demands from European consumers. Like their American counterparts, European farmers have seen a reduction in farm subsidy payments and a more market-oriented farm program. But European farmers…
Navigating the H-2A Guest Worker Program
…Annual Convention. The H-2A visa program has experienced massive growth over the past decade, with the number of visas being issued to temporary workers rising 500 percent. Still, demand is…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-11-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering antibiotic stewardship in the interest of animal welfare, regulations…
Medicinal Plants You May Not Have Heard Of
Feverfew In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom reviewed plants for decorating as well as healing. Today, Cathy tells you about more medicinal plants to grow in the home you may not…
Almond Update: First CASP Workshops Cover Pollinators
There are a lot of tools available to growers through the California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP). By utilizing the program, growers can see where they are and what other growers are doing…
USDA Extends Deadline for Market Facilitation Program Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an extension to the original deadline for Market Facilitation Program applications. Agricultural producers who are seeking payments through the program, which is…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-08-19
…Golden State. We’ll hear another weather report discussing weather technology. The show is also loaded with more information on the ‘Bee Where’ Program and if you’re an employer, what you should know…
Antibiotics for Animal Agriculture Drops by A Third
…indication that our ongoing efforts to support antimicrobial stewardship are having a significant impact,” FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb stated in a news release also noting the latest summary is the…
AFBF Hopes to Maintain Advertising Requirements for Farm Labor Positions
…legal obligations under the H-2A guest worker program. The DOL published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register in November, which would update the requirements for advertising employee…
Almond Update: Participation Crucial for Industry Sustainability
…California Chairman Holly King said the CASP program is a vital tool for the grower and the industry. “That program is designed to collect data in a confidential way, but…
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
…take a tougher stance on labeling non-dairy products as milk. Western United Dairymen highlighted state initiatives like the Alternative Manure Management and FARMER Programs as being incredibly valuable to producers…
Residue Levels Once Again Well Below Required Limits
…the 2017 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary which shows more than 99 percent of all samples tested were well below the threshold considered safe by EPA. The 203-page summary also…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…maintained to support the above activities. Provision of conservation technical and financial assistance (such as Conservation Reserve Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and easement programs). Some farm payments (including direct…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…Food Purchase and Distribution Program to purchase up to $1.2 billion in commodities that will be distributed through nutrition assistance programs and child nutrition programs; and FAS is making available…