The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee will be holding a virtual meeting on November 3-4. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is…
Citrus Cost Study Outlines Production in the San Joaquin Valley
A new citrus cost study has been released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. The document outlines…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
…we are thinking outside the box to help producers mitigate the effects of drought, which is a necessary first step to realizing the Secretary’s vision of ensuring agricultural producers get…
EPA, Army Announce Regional Roundtables on WOTUS
…public health, protects the environment, agricultural activity, and economic growth. The EPA says in a news release, “Crafting a lasting definition of WOTUS means that we must bolster our understanding…
White House Takes Steps to Address Supply Chain Issues
…and if federal support is necessary, he’ll direct them to take all appropriate actions. In addition to the expanded hours, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union workers are willing to…
Week in Review: Better Insurance Options for Farms, Ag Falling Behind in Political Spending
…in California. USDA‘s Economic Research Service says higher shipments of grains and feeds, oilseeds, livestock, poultry, and dairy products, are primarily driving the increase. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to…
‘Encouraging’ Development in Helping California Meat Suppliers
…Food Systems Lab. While California has already been dealing with challenges in the meat processing sector, complications arising due to COVID-19 have put a national spotlight on the overall resilience…
Pelosi Warns of Cuts to Build Back Better Act
…the bill. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Pelosi Warns of Cuts to Build Back Better Act Sponsored Content CIR…
Lawmakers Alert USTR of Chinese Influence in Latin America
…neighbors in the Western Hemisphere.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Lawmakers Alert USTR of Chinese Influence in Latin America…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Enhanced for Conservation Reserve Program
…Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “This data will help USDA better target CRP practices to achieve continued climate wins across environmentally sensitive lands…
USTR Tai Meets with Chinese Counterpart
…Graduate Institute’s Geneva Trade Platform. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USTR Tai Meets with Chinese Counterpart Sponsored Content CIR…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
…helping the agricultural community as it continues to struggle with issues of wildfire. “With a tighter insurance market due to wildfire risks, many farmers and vintners need more coverage than…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…of California landscapes in working towards environmental goals. “Our state is unmatched in natural beauty and has a dynamic agricultural economy that helps feed the world,” California Department of Food…
Nearly $2 Million Invested To Help Support Organic Industry
…expand the oversight capacity within the sector. The funding for the effort is being made possible through the Human Capital Capacity Building Initiative. Managed by the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS)…