…to study the smoke impact on grapes and wine gets support from a $7.6 million grant and California Farm Bureau partnering with National Immigration Forum. Tune in to the show…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…advance the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, promote equitable access to USDA programs and services, and reduce the impacts of climate change on rural communities. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/priority-points. Background…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
…toward ensuring the international competitiveness of our dairy producers is not unfairly limited by abuses from ocean carriers,” said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation….
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…almond industry, as many agricultural products struggle to reach export markets. However, Walhbrink remains confident that once logistical issues begin to straighten out there is a significant opportunity for continued…
Regenerative Farming: Nothing New to Producers
…faster.” Even with regenerative and sustainable practices being ingrained in the agricultural industry, the general public may not be aware. Duflock noted that with historically fewer people involved in agriculture,…
Agronomic Minute: Getting Ahead of Walnut Blight
…the most effective approach for mitigating any potential damage. Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops for UPL, Joe Vassios said that after lower levels of infection last year, growers may…
Proposed Changes to FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule
…agricultural water. FDA has indicated that the proposal is in response to stakeholder feedback, addressing concerns about the complexity of the ag water requirements. “The proposed rule is the latest…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-06-21
…from a national perspective, and a prognosis on what the future may hold for the ongoing port challenges. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
USDA Updates 2021 Farm Income Forecast
USDA’s Economic Research Service updated farm sector profit projections, which are expected to increase in 2021. ERS forecasts inflation-adjusted net cash farm income, which is gross cash income minus cash…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…Updates To ensure consistency across USDA, RMA updated references to regulations, including the Agriculture Marketing Service final rule, which took effect March 22, 2021. Additionally, RMA added a new requirement for…
Waiver From Trucking Federal Rule Expanded
The National Pork Producers Council thanked the Biden administration for extending a waiver for commercial truckers from the federal Hours of Service regulation to February 28, 2022. The rule limits…
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
…The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
FTC Launches Inquiry into Supply Chain Disruptions
…their stores when they are in short supply. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. FTC Launches Inquiry into Supply Chain…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-01-21
…impacts of COVID on labor availability, and efforts to develop solar integration within agricultural systems. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, and more. Listen to previous…