…national program committees. Dan Glessing, president of Minnesota Farm Bureau (Midwest Region); Brent Johnson, president of Iowa Farm Bureau (Midwest Region); and Eric Mayberry, president of Tennessee Farm Bureau (Southern…
‘Terrific’ Start to Water Year, More Needed to Offset Water Storage Deficit
…16 inches. A month prior, snow levels were just 15 percent of average. Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Wade said the first three months of the…
CFLCA Requesting Industry Input on DIR Processing Challenges
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) is asking for feedback from industry members about their experiences with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). As CFLCA Executive Director Nigel…
Biden, Vilsack Speak at American Farm Bureau Convention
…American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall speaking at the 2022 AFBF Convention. “To name just a few, in Louisiana I saw firsthand how regulations like WOTUS can impact farms. Farmers…
Mixed Response to Biden’s Meat Industry Action Plan
…the bottom of why farmers and ranchers continue to receive low payments while families across America endure rising meat prices,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Farmers…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-10-22
…the ag industry, farmers encouraged to take advantage of Ag Extention DPF allowance and American Farm Bureau wants the White House to focus on trade this year. Tune in to…
Farm Bureaus Concerned About Changes to Clean Water Rule
Member farmers from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) will participate in a roundtable on Thursday, Jan. 6, about the impact of the proposal to repeal and replace the Navigable…
VofV: Changing the Farm Narrative through Innovation & Workforce Development
…out more at WGA.com. Karen Ross (California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary) delves into the opportunities 2022 offers for the California farming industry – including meaningful ways to the…
Diamondback Moth Infestations Underscore Importance of IPM Approach
…of certain active ingredients or insecticides from certain mode of action groups.” In a recent article, Dara points out that year-round production of cruciferous crops lends itself to continuous development…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-31-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Animal Ag Alliance‘s focus on communication programs in 2022,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CREP updates providing more access and flexibility to the…
Concerns About Proposal to Replace Forklifts With Zero-Emission Equipment
…just have to absorb that cost.” While agricultural production already involves electric forklifts in certain areas, rough terrain presents a very particular problem for farmers and processors. Isom said that…
Citrus Forecast Down for Navel and Mandarin Varieties
…a notable drop in production for the Navel and Mandarin crops. The Mandarin crop is expected to be down 45 percent from the 2020-2021 season. The total Navel orange crop…
Multiple Rice Grower Events to Begin 2022
…informed about the most pressing issues in rice production systems. CRC will be hosting its annual grower meetings in Colusa and Yuba City. The morning meeting will begin at 8:30…