…concerns remain that this isn’t sufficient to support farming needs, with frustration over water policy and environmental restrictions preventing farmers from receiving more. They also updated listeners on the California…
Solar Credits Costing Non-Solar Panel Owners
Solar panels powering the water pump on the farm by Shailsh Telang, via Wikimedia Commons While legislatures claim to be working to address the impacts of California’s energy affordability crisis….
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…the Farm Service Agency. MASC does not apply to row crops or livestock, focusing solely on specialty crops marketed for commercial sale. The USDA says the effort supports farmers while…
Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise Again in 2025
…response China is pursuing today. Trump’s administration sent farmers an estimated $23 billion covering export losses to try to stop more farms from going under. Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise…
Dairy CEO: Trump Policies Raise “Real Concern” in Rural America
Nick Chipchase / Sampford Farm Dairy, via Wikimedia Commons America urgently needs immigration reform to support U.S. farmers, Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford said Thursday. While farmers generally back President…
Hemp Acreage Expands as Industry Gains Momentum
…after several years of market instability following the crop’s legalization under the 2018 Farm Bill. Hemp Acreage Expands as Industry Gains Momentum National Hemp Report 04-17-2025Download Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
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…risks. California was the first state to ban six artificial dyes in school cafeterias. The FDA maintains the dyes are safe, but health advocates argue otherwise, citing behavioral issues in…
Off-Farm Income Keeps Many Farms Running
…AFBF Market Intel Report, just 23% of farm household income came from farming itself. The remaining 77% came from other sources. Courtersy of AFBF In 2023, 96% of farm operators…
Dairy Industry to Remove Artificial Colors from School Lunch Products
A school tray showing a reimbursable school breakfast for grades Kindergarten through 12. Also shows MyPlate food groups applied to school breakfast. Find Team Nutrition resources for school breakfast. U.S….
CDFA to Host a Series of Quarterly Virtual Training Workshops
…tutorials on navigating the portal, and offer Q&A sessions and one-on-one technical support. The PSP portal is a cloud-based platform for California produce farmers to access their farm data and…
Death Taxes Loom as Threat to Family Farms
…farms, where land values alone often exceed the exemption threshold. For many farm families, the death of a loved one won’t just bring emotional loss—it could also bring a crushing…
Rollins: USDA Cuts Coming, But Local FSA Offices to Stay
…local Farm Service Agency (FSA) and NRCS offices will remain a priority. “One of the most important messages [farmers] send us is that interface with the FSA and those on-the-ground…
Farm Bankruptcies Continue to Rise in 2025
…worsening farm economy. Iowa currently leads the nation in 2025 with 12 reported farm bankruptcies, according to the American Farmland Owner. Farm Bankruptcies Continue to Rise in 2025 Sponsored Content…
U.S. Hemp Acreage Surges, Production Value Hits $445 Million
…The report signals renewed momentum in the hemp sector, following several years of market fluctuation after legalization under the 2018 Farm Bill. U.S. Hemp Acreage Surges, Production Value Hits $445…