…services for livestock producers. The measure was sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF). “While consumer meat preferences continue to change, this bill provides greater flexibility for California’s livestock…
AFBF: No Methane Tax on Animals in Reconciliation Bill
…that such a tax would undoubtedly put family farms out of business.” Information posted to social media claim the bill included a per-head tax on livestock. The National Association of…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…livestock markets. LMR ultimately needs to be improved and permanently extended, and we look forward to working with Congress to institute reforms that can help address consolidation in livestock markets.”…
Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package
…to improve soil health, address livestock methane emissions, and promote equipment replacement. Funding will also be used to provide technical assistance and incentivize the development of conservation management plans on…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-27-21
…winegrapes, and a reminder about the deadline for the Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-24-21
…scouting resources are being made available to citrus growers for free, and we go over some of the ways that dairy and livestock producers can positively impact climate change. Tune…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-22-21
…an interview highlighting the work to address climate issues in the livestock and dairy sectors. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP). USDA will be helping to cover some of the costs associated with the transport of livestock feed. Ranchers that…
Thinking Outside the Box for Drought Resilient Pasture Research Project
…haven’t been a part of rangelands and saying, ‘well these species are really drought tolerant. Livestock tolerate them. Or maybe they add fertility to the soil but they’re also drought…
AFBF Urges USDA to Address Supply Chain Issues
…chain that haven’t been seen before,” due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Among the recommendations, AFBF asks USDA to consider actions on livestock markets and processing capacity, farm inputs, transportation,…
Ventura County Women In Ag
County crop and livestock reports for the year 2020 are surfacing across the state. These reports reflect the region’s hard work over the year and help to predict future trends….
USDA Seeking Comments on Labeling Meat Derived from Animal Cells
…FDA announced a formal agreement to jointly oversee the production of human food products made using animal cell culture technology and derived from the cells of livestock and poultry. The…
Updates to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection to Benefit Organic Producers
…is designed for any farm with up to $8.5 million in insured revenue. That includes farming operations with specialty or organic commodities, covering both crops and livestock. The insurance plan…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…along with increased exports of livestock, poultry, and dairy products are also contributing factors to the overall growth. Secretary Vilsack noted that $1.14 billion in domestic economic activity is generated…