…the farmers’ share. You’ll also hear how the ag industry is better prepared for a second COVID wave, and how an update to Prop 65 may be concerning for nut…
Farmers Earning Less for Every Thanksgiving Food Dollar Spent This Year
Farmers and ranchers are receiving less than $0.12 for every Thanksgiving food dollar spent, according to a document from the National Farmers Union (NFU). The Thanksgiving Special of the NFU’s…
The Western View: The Mother of Thanksgiving
…had long been harvest festivals and services to give thanks in North America. But there had never been a national Thanksgiving holiday. At the peak of the civil war, in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal.Today’s show is filled with stories covering the importance of farmers’ engagement with lawmakers, a few things…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the importance of farmers’ engagement with lawmakers, a few…
New Western Growers Partnership Looks to Accelerate Agtech Innovation
…partnership will help connect farmers, researchers, and entrepreneurs in order to determine the most pressing issues and viable solutions. “Being part of an ecosystem helps accelerate innovation,” said Dr. Belinda…
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Outlines Policy Recommendations
…Federation (AFBF), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, and National Farmers Union. FACA has grown to include the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, National Alliance…
Ag Sec. Perdue Shares Ag Trade Wins
United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue spoke to the members of National Association of Farm Broadcasting last week during their annual convention. The Secretary discussed a variety of…
Who’s Going to Be the Next Agriculture Secretary?
…& Water Action and Family Farm Action organized a letter addressed to President-elect Biden calling for Fudge’s appointment. The coalition describes Fudge as “an ally to farmers, food-chain workers, consumers,…
Almond Update: Global Trade Outlook at Almond Conference
…future. Listen to Fleishmann’s full interview. Almond Update: Global Trade Outlook at Almond Conference You can still register for the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference online. The conference runs from December 8…
NRCS Reminds Farmers of Benefits Provided Through No-Till November
…many soil health conservation practices to promote water quality while saving farmers time and money. No-till November is an appropriate way to remind farmers about the important relationship between your…
Virtual Events Proving Successful for Attendees and Exhibitors
…successful for farmers and ranchers, as well as for exhibitors. Customer Business Advisor for Bayer, Rob Kiss said this year’s virtual California Association of Pest Control Advisers conference was a…
Ag Groups Supporting Costa to Lead House Agriculture Committee
…access to it. We are confident that Congressman Costa will lead on these issues to the benefit of American farmers, ranchers, communities, and families.” The letter details some of the…
Comment Period Open Until November 24 for Organic Cannabis
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has regulatory information for the certification of cannabis that is comparable to the National Organic Program. The OCal Program is a statewide certification…