…out. “When the previous administration under Governor Brown put the rules in place and basically changed them in a way that prohibited Temperance from scoring well, it was clear that…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
…innovations in the private sector and strengthens the role of federal research and development in support of small businesses,” NIFA Director Dr. Carrie Castille said in a press release. “This…
Food Safety Message Heard ‘Loud and Clear’ by Leafy Greens Producers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently conducted a food safety investigation related to multiple outbreaks of E. coli. FDA’s report details areas within leafy greens production that need…
Biden Policy Proposals Will Have Significant Impacts on Farmers
The Biden Administration has been introducing a series of proposals that will have a significant impact on the agricultural industry. In order to finance proposed investments in healthcare, higher education,…
Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report Outlines 30×30 Plan
…made to protect American agriculture.” The outline for executing the 30×30 plan is based on feedback gathered in the first 100 days of the Biden Administration. Six areas of emphasis…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-10-21
…personally and professionally, and ag groups urge the Biden administration to appeal chlorpyrifos court decision. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…also not communicating with ag exporters in providing accurate information regarding arrival, departure, and loading times. The group highlights a finding from a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) investigation, that penalties…
State Senate Lays Out $3.4 Billion Drought Relief Package
…through a variety of funding sources. Federal money from the American Rescue Plan will be combined with funding from the General Fund, as well as an acceleration of General Obligation…
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
…Senators Tammy Baldwin and Jim Risch, with a companion bill to be introduced in the House as well. Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearly defines dairy products…
AIM for Climate Initiative to Spur Global Ag Research
…emphasize three critical areas for investment. National-level federal research and development will be critical to achieving the goals set forth in the initiative. Public and private innovations will also provide…
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…connected to agriculture. Non-federal government agencies are also eligible to submit a proposal. The project evaluation is a crucial component for On-Farm Trials projects. Program partners will need to produce…
Report Shows Agriculture Has An Economic Impact of Nearly $7 Trillion
…federal, state and local taxes. The food and ag industry also generates more than $155 billion in export activity. Listen to the radio report below. Report Shows Agriculture Has An…
Bidens 30×30 Plan Raising Concern for Ag Industry
…to how the plan would be implemented. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) sent a letter to the Biden Administration seeking clarity and cooperation on the ambitious conservation plan. “The…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
…expanded the Pandemic-EBT program to reach more than 30 million children over the summer months. The Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan Act provides over $12 billion in new nutrition assistance…