…Crop Science, FMC Corporation, Farm Bureau Bank, John Deere, and Farm Bureau Financial Services. The Ag Innovation Challenge was launched in 2015 as the very first national competition exclusively for…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…on our roads, while also making sure producers can keep our grocery stores stocked with beef.” Senators Deb Fischer, John Tester, Roger Wicker, and Tina Smith highlighted certain federal regulations…
Nursery Demand Ramping Up After A Slow End to 2020
After a slower than average 2020, it appears that demand is ramping back up for nursery stock. President and CEO of Duarte Nursery, John Duarte said that sales are “hitting…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation that would repeal the federal estate tax, often referred to as the death tax. U.S. Senator John Thune and U.S. Representatives Sanford Bishop and Jason…
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
…supply chain.” The COVID relief legislation includes several provisions that will benefit the agricultural sector and rural communities. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist, John Newton has indicated that nearly…
Budget Hearings to Consider UC Funding Restoration
…hearing was held on March 1. Humiston noted that Senate Budget Subcommittee Chair John Laird was particularly enthusiastic about the value that UC ANR provides to the state, warranting funding…
FDA Launches Lettuce Sampling Campaign in Yuma County
…current harvest season. Yuma County farmer John Boelts said that the industry has been testing diligently prior to the announcement from FDA. “I think laypeople when they hear about ‘oh,…
Industry Groups Working Towards Establishing Hemp Checkoff
…the development of a proposal that includes industry analysis and program objectives. The task force will be made up of representatives from across the hemp industry. NIHC Board Member John…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
…employers,” Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training John Pallasch said in a press release. “It is a victory for farmers, agricultural workers, and the American people, who rely on a…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…ton per acre on his own ranches. John Mesrobian of The Mill at Kings River, located near Fresno, also decided against harvesting some ranches due to low yields. “Primarily we…
Water Accounting and Trading Platform Workshop Series Begins December 16
…Storage District, and John Burns from Sitka Technology Group. Other workshops in the series are going to be scheduled early in 2021. Listen to the radio report below. Water Accounting…
Importance of Grape Crush Report During Heavy Wildfire Year
…of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) difficult. CAWG suggests that operations use CDFA’s frequently asked questions document titled ‘How to Report Smoke Affected Grapes‘. CAWG President and CEO John Aguirre said…
Thanksgiving Meal Cost Down Four Percent from 2019
…Thanksgiving dinner is the lowest since 2010,” AFBF Chief Economist Dr. John Newton said in a news release. “Pricing whole turkeys as ‘loss leaders’ to entice shoppers and move product…
Disappointing Table Olive Harvest Highlights Deeper Industry Issues
…stated. Tulare County olive farmer John Werner said increasing costs of production are problematic, but there is more to the story. The low numbers produced by the latest table olive…