…Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently declared all California counties natural disaster areas due to drought. Water allocations have also been disappointing for farmers in recent weeks. DWR lowered water…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…integrity of the organic label. Signatories of the letter include the Organic Trade Association, National Farmers Union, and the American Sustainable Business Council. A group of four lawmakers also sent…
CalResilient Campaign to Promote Solutions to Mitigate Wildfire Risk
…damage, and released significant levels of emissions. Sponsored by the California Cattle Council (CCC), the effort is seeking the development of a more fire-resilient future for the state. “This campaign…
Latest COVID Relief Package to Benefit Cotton Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced additional coronavirus relief is on the way for farmers and ranchers. Additional aid will be provided through the existing Coronavirus Food Assistance…
Water Futures Market May Not Have the Ag Solutions Proponents Suggest
…number of unknowns that remain, compounded by the upfront cost of enough futures contracts to be valuable may limit the practicality of the futures market for farmers. “We don’t know…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…providing added flexibility for livestock haulers. The legislation is being supported by groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and American Farm Bureau Federation. “NCBA has long advocated against…
Report Highlights Concerns About Food System Concentration
…mid-sized farmers to compete. The process of food system concentration has also been occurring within the processing sector. A small number of processing firms have increased their market share considerably….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-31-21
…in ag research vital for future success, and get a comparative look at current sampling in the leafy green industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…Senate, many farmers do not see a future in labor-intensive agriculture as the margins between profitability and loss disappear due to the federal government’s outdated policies and broken immigration system.”…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…and elsewhere is imperative to the health and sustainability of American agriculture and its future as being the breadbasket of the world.” The report was commissioned jointly by AFBF and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California farmers adjusting to the dramatic increase to the…
California Farmers Adjusting to Dramatic Increase to H-2A Wage Rate
…per hour in California. After a delay to the 2021 wage rate, the increase is a significant concern for farmers looking to budget their labor costs. “I think it’s going…
Ag Groups Concerned About Mexico’s Trade Actions
…producers are encountering. The group is encouraging action on behalf of American producers to ensure adequate access to an essential market for U.S. ag products. “Mexico is one of America’s…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…is more resilient, more sustainable, and more just,” Rivas said in a press release. “AB 125 is an investment in our future that will help spur our economy and rebuild…