This week lawmakers addressed border security, immigration reform and and challenges with securing a reliable farm workforce. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about the current farm guest workers program challenges…
Organic Dairy Farmers Struggle to Navigate ‘Terrible Year’ of Drought
Producers throughout the state are struggling to make it through the ongoing drought conditions, and dairy farmers are no exception. The lack of water has left many dairy producers having…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why keeping your orchard floor clean will save you…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-21-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering $90 million for CDFA climate-smart ag programs, the push…
Passage of Energy Infrastructure Act Celebrated by Ag and Water Groups
…of the water concerns in the Western United States. A sizable coalition of agricultural and water groups issued their support for the bill’s advancement. Supporters include the California Farm Bureau…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CDFA currently accepting proposals for one-time-special crop grants, organic…
Potential For Year-Round H-2A Access on The Horizon
…would be especially important for dairy operations that are largely unable to use the guest worker program. “Our farmers and ranchers are in desperate need of a legal and reliable…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a survey that looks at western drought and the…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
…operation in Ventura County. Projections indicate that demand will largely be able to keep pace as U.S. pistachio production continues to increase, with expectations for good years ahead. President Joe…
Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
…more science-based regulation to the area of gene editing. “Development and widespread adoption of innovation in livestock, poultry and fish production can have significant positive impacts on the strength of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the changes to Coachella agriculture over the last 30…
Big Changes to Coachella Agriculture Over the Past 30 Years
…artichokes. Way said that lower costs of production in other areas have led many producers to leave Coachella. “The grape business went from about 10.5 million cartons to this year…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…Farm System Reform Act, which represents a light at the end of the tunnel for struggling farmers, and a future where farmers are at the center of a farm system…
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
…Farm Service Agency office. The PLIP is part of USDA’s overall Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative launched back in March. USDA is working to provide $7 billion worth of assistance…