…are committed to our ongoing efforts with partners to conserve the monarch and its habitat at the local, regional and national levels. Our conservation goal is to improve monarch populations,…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
…Brand noted that the investment in rural communities was important “because when rural America thrives, all of America thrives.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Highways Prove Critical to American Agriculture in USDA Reports
American agriculture relies heavily on the country’s highway system, according to information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A recent report shows that the agricultural sector is the single…
Wounded Warrior Project Partners with Farmer Veteran Coalition
…fund is a small grant program that provides assistance to newly farming veterans with the purchase of a piece of equipment The FVC is a national non-profit serving nearly 25,000…
Week in Review: COVID Bill to Relieve Ag Sector and Wildfire Mitigation Action Called For
…California. A coalition of groups representing a variety of interests is calling for action to address California wildfires in the future. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of…
Michael Regan Nominated as The Next Leader of EPA
…press release. “If confirmed, we hope he brings that same openness and science-based approach to the EPA.” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the American Coalition for Ethanol, and the National…
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…helped farmers, ranchers, and landowners implement conservation practices amidst a difficult year. NRCS has helped to address issues of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat. Through various outreach initiatives…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
…forefront of national issues, and we look forward to engaging with Secretary of State Padilla so that he can carry forward the powerful story of California agriculture.” The California Farm…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-24-20
…annual conference. Also, biopesticides are not immune to resistance concerns and a study that shows MFP falls short of covering losses of California farmers. Tune in to the show for…
Questions to Ask Before Installing Solids Separator on Dairy Farms
…dairy operation will dictate what type of separator will achieve the best results. Livestock Risk Management Specialist, Deanne Meyer said there are several questions dairy farmers will need to ask…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…moves forward with an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR). The goal is to implement a more scientifically-sound process for the development of new technologies that will benefit American farmers…
California Citrus Mutual Encourages Participation in H-2A Survey
…and national levels. The survey is voluntary and confidential, and individual responses will not be shared. Some of the questions include how the COVID-19 pandemic and the recently approved Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency…
The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style
…national pastime. A coming back to the country for all of us. It’s especially important this year. It’s been a year of pain and uncertainty, of a loss of faith…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
…work towards the national goal. USDA, FDA, and EPA will be actively working within federal agencies and private industry to encourage food waste reduction. Through better interagency coordination and guidance,…