Mercaris issues Annual Acreage Report, organic farm ‘heat map’ tool Silver Spring, MD, (MERCARIS-Sept. 9, 2019) — Organic commodity farmers will harvest a record number of acres across the U.S. this…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-05-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Senate Bill 1 and 153, Dairy Farmers of America…
Input Needed for Forthcoming H-2A Cost Estimator Tool
…for farmers interested in employing H-2A workers. Wolfe is asking those already involved with the program to submit information about annual costs associated with the use of the H-2A program. …
Hemp Industry Concerns Regarding Senate Bill 153
…no official pilot program in the state and that is hurting our farmers,” Richmond noted. “Our farmers are buying seed from various places and they are not getting what they…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…source for farmers while providing new ways for them to improve their soil. Indigo Ag is a technology company that looks for creative solutions to a variety of ag issues….
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
…and safety practices and programs through outreach and communication in addition to training and education. Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, Mike Brown, president of the National…
Nearly Half of California Hemp Acreage Registered in Kern County
…production enabled by the 2018 Farm Bill, many farmers are looking to the crop as having tremendous potential. “We’re close to 7,000 acres. I believe the state has about double…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-04-19
…Alfalfa and Forage Field Day coming up and why FFA is staying relevant in changing times. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Senate Bill 1 Continues to Move Through the California Legislature
…SB 1 seeks to uphold specific federal policy as it pertains to water. “SB 1 is bad for farmworkers, farmers, and communities throughout the state of California. Our environmental laws…
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
…world of difference for American farm families. I applaud President Trump’s action today to expand these safeguards for America’s farmers,” said Grassley. The need for better debt relief options for…
Making Headway on Implementation of Farm Programs
…the National Cotton Council. “We continue to work with USDA staff in Washington to try to get clarification and resolution on those issues and we know that the software program…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
…benefit of national herd health.” “NPPC, in partnership with SHIC, National Pork Board (NPB), American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), and USDA, is committed to reducing the risk of the…
Potential Reasons for Slow Down in Overall H-2A Needs
U.S. farmers and ranchers rely on hired help to keep up with each growing season. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor accounted for a 29 percent increase in the…
Call For Investigation into Cattle Markets
…fire spiked margins for packers like Tyson, Cargill and JBS USA. So the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) sent letters to federal watchdogs and agencies urging them to assist the…