…California’s farmers, who rely heavily on the Chinese market. Since China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, California’s agricultural exports to China have surged from $200 million to…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…from the U.S., European Union, and New Zealand. Fuess surmises that the stagnant demand is because of China’s “domestic-focused initiatives” to improve its milk production, while other Asian countries built…
House Subcommittee Advances AM for Every Vehicle Act
…from the National Association of Broadcasting and the National Association of Farm Broadcasting attended that hearing. During Thursday’s markup, Representative Debbie Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, noted that automakers are ready…
Rock the Crop Sweepstakes Deadline
…Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum….
Nearly $28 Million in RAPP Funding Going to California Groups
…is allocating a total of $300 million in RAPP funding to help build demand for American food and farm exports. A total of 66 organizations have been awarded through the…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
The proposed farm bill is moving forward in the House. The House Agriculture Committee approved its version of the farm bill, H.R. 8467 Farm, Food and National Security Act of…
Nation Watches Anti-Ag Activists in California
Cows grazing at the green meadow. By Hackman/DepositPhotos image That warning from Sonoma County, California, Farm Bureau Executive Director Dayna Ghirardelli to farmers around the nation. She’s talking about animal…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
…in a press release. “Our project aims to increase the consumption of organic by giving consumers access to more credible information about what organic production and processing means, and the…
Concerns for Another Proposed Mill Tax Increase
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is looking to raise the mill tax once again, raising concerns for farmers. California Farm Bureau’s FarmTeam is encouraging producers to reach out to…
Conservatives Push Back on Democratic Attacks on Farm Bill
House Ag Chair GT Thompson is pushing back against Democrats’ attacks on his farm bill proposal, set for committee markup this Thursday. Thompson argues his newly named Farm, Food, and…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…holistic approach, analyzing needs of farmers, retailers, and various industry partners to better understand the organic production experience in California. CERTIFICATION CHALLENGES Obtaining certifications through the National Organic Program is…
Lobbying for the Farm Bill Tops $500 Million
…agribusinesses, food and agriculture industry associations, and other interest groups reported a combined $523 million in federal lobby expenditures on disclosure reports that listed ‘farm bill’ among the specific lobbying…
AgNet Weekly: Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County
…2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s…
Week in Review: Massive Almond Crop Expected & New Organic Goals for California
…to convert conventional ag production into organic systems. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting two crucial mid-year surveys: the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The…