…access to the support we need in a timely manner,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a press release. “Given the urgency of the matter, the House and…
More Than $7M Invested to Support Ag Research and Workforce Development
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing funding support to help advance agricultural research and workforce development. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently announced it will be…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor Newsom
…to the California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan. Parameters of the California FAIR Plan have been expanded to include certain agricultural structures which had previously not been covered….
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…further implemented. Farmers’ regulatory compliance costs were impacted differently for different crop types. While some regulations affected the entire agricultural industry, the degree to which they were impacted varied between…
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…
Battle For the Right to Repair Bolstered with Recent Vote
…ability to fix and maintain products. The right to repair equipment has been a significant issue for the agricultural industry. The policy statement from FTC points out that repair restrictions…
Fruit and Vegetable Trade Increases in First Part of 2021
Trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) paint an interesting picture for American fruits and vegetables. USDA data shows that between January and May of this year, imports…
California Ports Break Records While Congestion Remains an Issue
…passed the one million mark for TEUs in a month. Despite record movement through west coast ports, agricultural exporters are still struggling with shipping challenges. The increased volume at California…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…is an effort to improve sustainability efforts across the animal protein sector. Some of the partner organizations include the North American Meat Institute (NAMI), Animal Agriculture Alliance, IFeeder, National Pork…
Push for Renewable Natural Gas Usage in California Will Be Costly
The push towards renewable natural gas usage could be a costly move for many agricultural businesses in California. Executive Director of the Agricultural Energy Consumers Association, Michael Boccadoro said that…
Passage of Energy Infrastructure Act Celebrated by Ag and Water Groups
…of the water concerns in the Western United States. A sizable coalition of agricultural and water groups issued their support for the bill’s advancement. Supporters include the California Farm Bureau…
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
…labor challenges in agriculture. Introduced by Representatives Dan Newhouse and Henry Cuellar, the amendment creates an opportunity for agricultural operations to better engage with the H-2A program. Year-round H-2A access…
UC Davis Receives $6 Million to Promote Safe Pesticide Use
…implementation of the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard and Certification of Pesticide Applicators regulations. The resources on safe pesticide use are aimed at protecting agricultural workers, pesticide handlers and applicators, along…