…Mandatory Reporting information and is aimed at increasing transparency in the market. “During the past five years, stresses and disruptions caused by concentration in livestock markets have hurt producers, workers,…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…of both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. The coalition includes the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), American Seed Trade Association, National Farmers Union, Agricultural Retailers Association, and…
Agricultural Overtime: ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for Sheep Industry
…sheep industry has been underscored in recent years in relation to wildfires. Many producers have been engaging in grazing activities more and more to mitigate wildfire dangers. Indart and his…
Citrus Producers Encouraged to Engage with Grower Liaisons
The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) is encouraging producers to engage with their local grower liaisons. The CPDPP works collaboratively with a number of industry partners, researchers, scientists and…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…in Fresno County, Secretary Vilsack heard from local producers about the impacts of drought. Secretary Vilsack noted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) may need to rethink assistance programs…
CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has issued a Stop Use Notice for two pesticide products that are labeled for organic use. Organic producers are being warned that the products EcoMight-Pro…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trends of the western ‘mega-drought’ and resources for producers,…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…that more public support is warranted in helping producers cover these costs. “From the public good perspective, a lot of these regulations deal with clean air, clean water, endangered species…
Optimism for Getting WHIP+ Extension Through Congress
…Cotton Council, Reece Langley said the legislation’s expansion of losses covered by WHIP+ will be important for producers. The bill would also implement improvements for how the U.S. Department of…
Nearly $17 Million Being Made Available Through USDA’s 2501 Program
…known as the 2501 Program. The funding will be going to community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal entities that help socially disadvantaged and veteran producers own…
New Program Helps Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues
…Property issues have been a longstanding challenge for many agricultural producers and landowners Intermediate lenders will need to be certified as a community development financial institution to be eligible for…
Week in Review: Regulatory Costs Triple, CA FAIR Plan Expanded, WHIP+ Extension Moves Forward
A study tracking regulatory costs in California between 2012 and 2018 was recently released, with striking findings. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 11, aimed at helping producers acquire…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…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…