…new inspection system that incentivizes investment in new technologies while ensuring a safe supply of wholesome American pork,” said National Pork Producers Council President David Herring, a producer from Lillington,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-17-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering National Farm Safety and Health Week, an upcoming ACP…
Tempering Expectations for the Future of Organic
…some concern related to the future of the sector. Organic food sales hit a milestone this year, but there is some concern related to the future of the sector. The…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…California Legislature and Governor to hear that message. Our farmers – the most productive in the world – could save the earth. They bring more food per gallon of water…
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
…“California’s Legislature said ‘no’ to future-oriented water policy including new environmental protections and ‘yes’ to an outdated regulatory system and business as usual.” Several California lawmakers who have previously voiced…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…rural roadways of America. “America’s farmers, ranchers and producers work hard to feed our nation and the world,” Secretary Perdue said. “Farming is not always the safest profession and it…
Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
…income.” Vinzant is familiar with the issues that directly impact valley farmers, having served as former Senator Andy Vidak’s district director and managing his offices in Hanford, Bakersfield, and Fresno. …
Report Shows Licensed Hemp Acreage More Than Quadrupled in 2019
…advocacy group Vote Hemp, farmers are now licensed to grow hemp on 511,442 acres throughout the 34 states where hemp cultivation is licensed. Last year there were only 78,176 licensed…
NPPC Statement on China Market Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPPC-Sept. 13, 2019) — Chinese media reported that it was suspending the imposition of punitive tariffs on U.S. pork imports. The following is a statement from National Pork…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…farmers and businesses as to the definition of “Waters of the United States.” To learn more about EPA’s WOTUS Rule, click here Source: USDA Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation…
Addressing the Costs of Farm Protests
…a lot of our farmers now are looking at putting up additional fencing and things like that.” Between the loss of production and the implementation of additional security measures, protests…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…we always achieve better results by going through that process.’” Representatives from several agricultural groups including the Nisei Farmers League, American Farmland Trust, and the Western Agricultural Processors Association took…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…some of the financial strain farmers, ranchers and their families are experiencing. President Trump has the backs of our farmers, and we are working to support America’s great patriot farmers.”…