Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how California producers will benefit from the bilateral trade…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-06-20
…producers interested in participating in dairy digester programs and a recap of Sacramento County Farm Bureau’s 2019. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
…craft legislation that addresses the needs of American farmers, by stabilizing the current workforce, providing access to a program for year-round producers, and in particular implementing an alternative to the…
As World Celebrates New Year, American Cattlemen Celebrate New Trade Deals
…American cattle producers had two big reasons to celebrate. That’s because the New Year brings new opportunities and better access to two of our major export markets: Japan and the…
Sterile NOW Project Gets Major Funding in Appropriations Bill
…is a continuing issue for almond and pistachio producers. Research is looking into many different ways to control the pest. One of the newer projects AgNet West has followed along…
More Hemp Insurance Options Available from USDA
…2020 crop year. The MPCI coverage is being offered in conjunction with the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection coverage that was made available to producers earlier in the year. Hemp producers will…
Almond Update: Looking Back, and Forward, During Holiday Season
…producers to the program in 2020 and welcomes involvement from the industry at any ABC committee or workgroup meeting. Listen to Waycott’s full interview. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…Haydon of nutpods, a nondairy coffee creamer made with almond and coconut cream; Ashley Thompson of MUSH Foods, an overnight oats product that is soaked in almond or coconut milk; Val Griffith…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…(NMPF – USDEC) — The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) praised the House of Representatives for approving legislation implementing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)….
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
…turkey, and eggs in Canada. The trade deal will also eliminate Canada’s wheat grading system, which will allow U.S. producers to be more competitive. “NAWG applauds those Members of Congress…
USDA Encourages Input for EQIP Rule
…updated program will also require NRCS to offer an advance payment option for historically underserved producers. Other changes include altering the payment cap for producers who participate in the Organic…
FARM 4.0 Standards Effective January 1
…The program was created more than ten years ago by the National Milk Producers Federation through support from Dairy Management Inc. California was the first state to voluntarily adopt the…
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
…the National Pork Producers Council. “For more than a year, NPPC has advocated for an increase in the number of agricultural inspectors at our borders,” said NPPC President David Herring,…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 2
…the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and how it differs in the Salinas Valley, and some of the critical water issues producers in Monterey County are experiencing. She also touches on…