…the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. Funding support will also be used to purchase agricultural commodities from farmers and ranchers. “We appreciate the American Rescue Plan’s prioritization of…
Agricultural Burning in the San Joaquin Valley Officially Set to End in 2025
…done.” Over the past few years, the number of necessary facilities to address ag waste has declined by approximately 75 percent. Farmers have been left with few options other than…
The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness
…with it. Another danger with tractors is roll overs. These accidents kill farmers every year. A rollover happened just this week north of Sanger. The investigation isn’t done yet, but…
FACA Expands Membership and Narrows Its Focus
…“FACA’s 40-plus proposals demonstrate farmers and ranchers must be treated as partners as we work together to build on the impressive advances already achieved toward climate-smart farming,” American Farm Bureau…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…time as climate change—with intensified droughts, heat waves, and storms—creates new challenges for farmers and ranchers.” Participation in NRCS programs has historically been limited for the organic sector. While NRCS…
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…conservation programs, we will create new market opportunities and streams of income for farmers, ranchers and producers that address climate change and environmental challenges, strengthen local and regional food systems,…
Soil Health Innovations Conference Coming Up Next Week
…National Center for Appropriate Technology, along with innovative farmers from around the country. The event will also feature a virtual exhibit hall, student posters, and opportunities to network with other…
Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
…farmers, supplies students and teachers with unlimited access to educational materials, and allows for doctors’ visits at home.” The lawmakers are hopeful that Biden will include provisions for rural broadband…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…for assistance through CFAP. The program has served as an important lifeline for farmers and ranchers struggling during the pandemic. AFBF President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to newly confirmed…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
…been largely supportive. “Secretary Vilsack and I have spoken several times in recent weeks about opportunities and challenges facing America’s farmers and ranchers, and I look forward to close collaboration,”…
Wildeye Helps Open Month-Long Celebration for 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
…what’s going on, it’s keeping your ear to the ground on what’s new and that’s exactly what our systems do in the field for farmers,” said Eisenberg. “So, there’s just…
State of Organic Produce 2020 Report Released by OPN
…groups such as the Organic Trade Association, Organic Farming Research Foundation, and California Certified Organic Farmers. Association leaders highlight some of the work performed over the year aimed at advancing…
New, Nutty Twist to Your Morning Cup of Coffee Created by VA Farmers
…change up your regular cup of Joe. Thanks to Peanut Farmers in Virginia, they’ve created a ground peanut coffee that’s ready to brew at home. Peanut Coffee is a naturally…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-19-21
…fix an individual risk, the new form that’s required for certain NRCS customers and NASA is looking for farmers’ ideas on how to grow food in space. Tune in to…