Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering AFBF’s priorities during the Trump/Biden Administration transition, US cotton…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering AFBF’s priorities during the Trump/Biden Administration transition, US cotton…
Fresno County Agriculture Remains Number One in The U.S.
…Valley agriculture is extraordinarily dependent upon shipments around the globe and this is very reflective of that.” Unsurprisingly, almonds remained the top crop with a value of nearly $1.6…
Update to Prop 65 Concerns Related to Roasted Nuts
…a lot of science base behind it. It was based on some settlements on previous lawsuits over acrylamide from almonds,” Isom noted. “We’re not sure that they’re adequate or reasonable…
Plans to Raise Shasta Dam Get Finalized by Trump Administration
The plan to raise Shasta Dam and increase its water storage capacity is officially moving forward. The Trump Administration recently released the Shasta Lake Water Resources Investigation Final Supplemental Environmental…
Ag Sec. Perdue Shares Ag Trade Wins
…topics with trade as big takeaway. He spoke about the harsh approach the Trump Administration took when dealing with China and how it’s ultimately been a success. In addition to…
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…give them to ag to load with almonds, or walnuts, or pistachios. They want as many empty containers as they can get their hands on and get those back as…
Almond Update: Global Trade Representative Headlines Session at Conference
70 percent of almonds produced in California are exported. The global market is a major area of attention for the almond industry. Growers will have the opportunity to hear from…
Federal Officials Moving Forward on Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…water conveyance system. The move comes after the Trump Administration invested nearly $5 million to begin working on the Friant Kern Canal Project. Areas of the canal have been subsiding…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
President Donald Trump recently signed America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act into law. The legislation will help to address several challenges that ranchers face in regard to wildlife. Senators John Barrasso…
Week in Review: H-2A Wages Stabilized and Cooling Weather Helps Citrus
…The 2020 rice harvest has wrapped up in California and reports indicate a good year for the industry. President Donald Trump recently signed into law a bill to reauthorize the…
Amended Nutria Eradication and Control Act Signed into Law
President Donald Trump recently signed into law a bill to reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003. The bill will provide federal assistance for states dealing with nutria…
H-2A Wages to Remain Stable Over the Next Two Years
…to bring a level of stability to the overall cost of farm labor. “This rule shows once again President Trump’s commitment to America’s farmers by delivering lower costs when they…
Almond Update: It’s Time to Mummy Shake!
…interview. Almond Update: It’s Time to Mummy Shake! You can find more about the rules and guidelines for submission at Almonds.com/MummyShakeRules, and there is a $500 Amazon gift card for this…