…work with farmers, ranchers and producers to transform our nation’s food system and build new markets here and abroad; to protect and manage our nation’s forests and grasslands from catastrophic…
2020 Was A Banner Year for Ag Exports According to Recent Report
…dropping three percent to $6 billion dollars. Exports of dairy products increased nine percent, largely due to better performance of skim milk powder in Southeast Asia. Fresh fruit exports were…
FDA: Recent E. coli Outbreaks a ‘Foreseeable Hazard’
…that made it to the product. Media reports are claiming this is a ‘warning shot’ to Central Coast leafy green producers because cattle and produce operations are often nearby. The…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
…successful at impacting global emission levels. The number of beef producers in the U.S. already implementing efficiency strategies could be the cause for a lack of impact. About the Author…
California Avocado Commission Approved in Unusual Vote
…Commission was approved by 75 percent of the voting producers. This extends assessments and subsequently the commission’s marketing efforts for another five years. “California avocado growers have clearly affirmed the…
More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open
…Producers initiative. At least $6 billion will be made available to assist producers who have suffered from COVID-related market disruptions. The original signup period for CFAP 2 initially closed in…
Almond Matters: Using Degree-Day Calculator and Traps to Plan Treatments
…on the degree-days and the traps you can do a pretty good job and you can use the softer chemistries,” Burkdoll noted. Egg traps can also help producers to better…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-08-21
…plant pest and disease, and Solano Gold offering some flexibility for California prune producers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous…
Solano Gold Offers Some Flexibility for California Prune Production
…might not be good for all producers. “The caveat behind Solano Gold would be that it harvests there weeks before Improved French. So any operation that were to take advantage…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…partnerships with organizations proving assistance to producers that have been unable to access previous assistance programs. “USDA is committed to making financial assistance available to a broader set of producers,…
Week in Review: Dismal Snowpack Reflects Drought Conditions, More COVID Relief Coming
The latest manual snow survey from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) reflects a dismal snowpack. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program to…
American Jobs Plan to Improve Broadband and Water Infrastructure
…invested in disaster resilience. The American Jobs Plan includes investments in drought resilience technology for ag producers. The proposed plan also calls for an extension of federal research and development…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…production of organic milk, eggs, and meat. In 2017, the Trump administration initially blocked the rule before withdrawing it entirely. A letter from more than a dozen industry groups was…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering PPP loans not tax-exempt in California, cotton producers to…