…further implemented. Farmers’ regulatory compliance costs were impacted differently for different crop types. While some regulations affected the entire agricultural industry, the degree to which they were impacted varied between…
Harsh Reality of California Drought Shown in No Water=No Crops Campaign
…of the farmers in the campaign. He started out his planting year thinking he would have enough water, but that quickly changed as the dry water year encroached. Del Bosque,…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…more accessible and valuable for producers. Farmers and ranchers with crop insurance will now be allowed to hay, graze or chop cover crops for the purpose of silage, haylage or…
Battle For the Right to Repair Bolstered with Recent Vote
…law specifically prohibits binding a product warranty to the use of a certain provider or product unless expressly allowed by an FTC waiver. “Farmers relying on tractors and other equipment…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-23-21
…organic dairy farmers struggling to navigate a terrible year of drought and the challenges hurdling guest worker programs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
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…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…will be considered and discussed at the upcoming Food Systems Summit in Rome. The Protein PACT is being partially funded by farmers and ranchers, with support coming from multiple checkoff…
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…
Emergency Procedures Authorized to Provide Crop Insurance Flexibilities
…in a news release. “We recognize the distress experienced by farmers and ranchers because of drought, and these emergency procedures will authorize insurance companies to expedite the claims process, enabling…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…A letter signed by more than 100 farmers and ranchers across the U.S. also issued a letter of endorsement for the legislation. “We urge you to support and cosponsor the…
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
…Federation (AFBF) and National Farmers Union were encouraged by the announcement. “AFBF notes President Biden’s effort to address several pressing issues facing America’s farmers and ranchers comes at a time…
Determination Finally Issued for QIP Referendum After Close Vote
…the outcome of the referendum, Raudabaugh expects the conversation to continue among farmers. “I think that there is going to continue to be some anxiety around this program. It will…
Biden to Address Meat Industry Concerns with Executive Order
…Jen Psaki said the action will make it “easier for farmers to bring and win claims, stopping chicken processors from exploiting and underpaying chicken farmers, and adapting anti-retaliation protections for…
Partnerships Sought for Restoring Wetland Ecosystems
…program allows for the effective integration of wetland restoration practices on working agricultural lands. Program enrollment provides direct benefits to farmers and ranchers, as well communities near the enrolled wetlands….