…from State Departments of Agriculture,” said National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation Acting Executive Director Elizabeth Rowland. “U.S. farmers, producers and growers will benefit from the new…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-30-21
…contracts becoming more complicated for growers and the challenges brought on by the pandemic producers have pushed through. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
A recent episode of the Almond Journey podcast from the Almond Board of California (ABC) highlights one producer’s experiences with dust reduction. Bret Sill is the ranch manager for Sill…
Winegrape Oversupply Compounds Issue of Smoke Exposure
…in issues of smoke exposure. Wildfire smoke has made it difficult for many producers to find buyers for their winegrapes. The winegrape oversupply further complicated the issue, as buyers were…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
The House Agriculture Committee has approved an $8.5 billion disaster assistance bill that will expand aid offered to producers. The legislation would extend the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 11, which is aimed at helping producers acquire some form of wildfire insurance. Authored by Senator Susan Rubio, the legislation makes necessary updates…
Harsh Reality of California Drought Shown in No Water=No Crops Campaign
The drought in California isn’t quite fathomable to all. In efforts to showcase the harsh reality producers are experiencing, Western Growers has a new campaign called “No Water = No…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…good for agriculture and promotes climate smart agricultural practices. We are glad we can better support producers who use cover crops.” Listen to the radio report below. Producers Receive More…
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
…exposure has become even more of an issue for producers in recent years, with record-setting wildfires occurring more frequently. The Energy Infrastructure Act recently passed by the Senate Energy and…
Organic Dairy Farmers Struggle to Navigate ‘Terrible Year’ of Drought
Producers throughout the state are struggling to make it through the ongoing drought conditions, and dairy farmers are no exception. The lack of water has left many dairy producers having…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…Producers Council, and the U.S. Meat Export Federation. “The Protein PACT is the first initiative to unite meat, poultry, and dairy farmers and processors in a common vision for transparent…
Transitioning from Ag Burning Will Be an Expensive Process
…for producers to comply within the given timeframe. “By the middle of next year, the largest growers will already have to be in compliance. So, this isn’t something that you…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-20-21
…livestock producers getting a break with temporary variance, and USDA made $7.4 million available under the Agricultural Innovational Center Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Potential For Year-Round H-2A Access on The Horizon
…to the H-2A program during a time of critical labor needs,” National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern said in a news release. “Beyond just providing dairy temporary…