…formal request calling for an oversight hearing on the action. The issue centers on the 2019 biological opinions which dictate the operation of the CVP and SWP. Under the new…
USDA Providing $1.8 Billion in Producer Payments Through ARC and PLC
…$32.5 billion since they were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. Producers are being encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center for information about enrolling or making changes for…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features information on pest issues including cotton seed bug and glassy-winged sharpshooter, efforts to…
House Ag Committee Hearing on Supply Chain Disruptions
The House Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on supply chain issues on Wednesday, November 3. The hearing, titled “The Immediate Challenges to our Nation’s Food Supply Chain,” will address…
Tai: Reduce Tensions Between U.S. and China
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai poses for her official portrait Thursday, May 6, 2021, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Stephanie…
Best Trees and Shrubs to Add Fall Color to Your Yard
Some of the best trees and shrubs to add fall color to your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There’s still time to fill your yard with…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
…deploy important conservation practices and the research essential to inform them.” The White House notes that the “framework will provide resources to farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners, supporting their efforts…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features reports on the latest fee increases from the State Water Resources Control Board,…
U.S.-Mexico Ag Officials Establish Working Group
U.S. and Mexican agriculture delegates met during the 30th annual meeting of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord. The officials discussed concerns regarding recent decisions by Mexico’s federal government to impose arbitrary…
Food Security is National Security Act Introduced in Senate
Senate lawmakers announced the bipartisan Food Security is National Security Act. The legislation would give top U.S. agriculture and food officials permanent representation on the Committee on Foreign Investment in…
Perfect Time to Start Planning and Planting for Spring Garden
…garden centers that are trying to sell the last of their inventory before winter. And don’t forget your lawn; cool-season turfgrass can be seeded this time of year, too. Get…
Despite Objections, State Water Board Votes to Increase Fees
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) recently voted to further increase fees related to water quality and water rights. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA),…
Working Group Highlights Ag Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions
The Agricultural Transportation Working Group (ATWG) has detailed the challenges facing the ag supply chain and provided recommendations for addressing the issues. In a letter sent to Transportation Secretary Pete…
The California Kitchen: Heirloom Tomato Salsa
Heirloom Tomato Salsa In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Heirloom Tomato Salsa with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 Heirloom Tomato…