…have a lot of herbicide options.” The two herbicide products have been valuable for California growers for a number of years. They are another important tool that producers can use…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives State and Federal Support
…the Proposition 12 challenge include Texas, Wyoming, Georgia, Montana, and Missouri. The states’ amicus brief highlights the undue burdens that would be placed on producers outside of California. “The second…
Rural Broadband Projects to Receive $9.2 Billion from FCC
…producers cannot continue to be overlooked when it comes to expanding the benefits of connectivity. Fortunately, the FCC this week delivered on an important promise to continue expanding access to…
Developing Sorghum Opportunities in the West
There is a lot of work taking place to help develop sorghum opportunities in the West. National Sorghum Producers CEO Tim Lust highlighted the Salk Institute investing $2 million to…
Select Incentive Payments Being Increased by USDA
…Agency (FSA) is adjusting the Practice Incentive Payment. The update increases the current five percent rate up to 20 percent for the installation of certain practices. Producers will also receive…
Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS
…series provides helpful information on some of the biggest obstacles in the Southwest. The videos are all less than 5 minutes long and feature producers explaining ways they have been…
Biden Selects Katherine Tai to be Next U.S. Trade Representative
…of her nomination has garnered widespread support from industry groups including the U.S. Dairy Export Council, National Milk Producers Federation, the Meat Institute, and the Consortium for Common Food Names….
New Addition Made to Bilingual SGMA Video Series
…by community members. Espinoza hopes that the videos will help bring more producers to the table to have their voices heard in the decision-making process. More active engagement is particularly…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…The selection of Vilsack is receiving a broad array of support from various industry groups. Organizations including the Organic Trade Association, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the National Pork Producers…
Statewide Quarantine Issued for Organic Fertilizer Product
…in organic production by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program. California producers are being warned that continued use of the product on registered organic land could jeopardize…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Chick-fil-A suit against chicken producers for price-fixing, animal activists…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Chick-fil-A suit against chicken producers for price-fixing, animal activists…
Dairy Margin Coverage Applications Well Below Average
…total, there were only 407 California operations enrolled. Enrollment in the program can still be done through the USDA-FSA website. The voluntary risk management program for dairy producers was authorized by…
Farm Bureau Stepping Up in Dean Foods Legal Proceedings
…who had previously sold milk to the company have been sent letters demanding repayment of previous milk checks. In the letters, producers are being threatened with legal action if they…