Another project out of the 2019 Almond Leadership Program is creatively raising money for California Future Farmers of America. Grizzly Nut and leadership program participant Falastine ‘Fill’ Munoz is a mother…
Industry Concerned with FDA Oversight of Animal Genomics
…a teleconference led by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) researchers, veterinarians, producers, and industry experts discussed the challenges associated with the FDA’s regulation of gene editing (GE) technology. “No…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…to each agency’s respective mission areas. “America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers depend on the certainty and availability of USDA’s programs and assistance. That is why we are working diligently…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-26-19
…a House Agriculture Committee hearing on soil health. You’ll find out why farmers are cautiously waiting for progress between the U.S. and China as chemicals widely used as pesticides for…
New Tariffs Include Pesticides
…included. The National Association of Farm Broadcasters reported that CropLife America and a specialty chemical trade group filed comments with the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office that stated the tariffs would…
Enhancing Farm to School Efforts Through New Partnership
Courtesy National Center for Appropriate Technology The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and the National Farm to School Network (NFSN) recently announced a partnership with the USDA Food and…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA) – Farmers and ranchers with expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts may now re-enroll in certain CRP continuous signup practices or, if eligible, select a one-year contract extension. USDA’s…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
…Agriculture (CDFA), California Natural Resources Agency, and California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal EPA) are tasked with drafting recommendations for meeting future water needs of the state. The agencies are urging…
Chinese Trade Negotiations to Continue at G20 Summit
…at the G20 summit. The White House released a statement that said “the two leaders discussed the importance of leveling the playing field for U.S. farmers, workers, and businesses through…
Vaccine Investigators Use Bacterium’s Own Protein Against It
…poor health. This cow is part of a study herd used in research on Johne’s disease at the National Animal Disease Center, Ames, Iowa. Photo by Peggy Greb. (USDA/ARS) —…
Farm Bureau Endorses Senate Water Legislation
…Jamie Johansson said. “In this decade alone, California has experienced severe drought and torrential rainfall, and experts believe that may be the future trend for our state. That means we…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-20-19
…supporting FFA. They started this last year and it was a success so they are bringing it back. All proceeds go to California Future Farmers of America scholarships. About the…
Almond Update: FORE! Support California FFA June 27
…spots left for golfers in the tournament and several opportunities for sponsorships to support the California Future Farmers of America. The golf tournament is just one of the many fundraisers…
‘Young Farmers Success Act’ to Relieve Agricultural Student Loan Debt
…offered to teachers, nurses, and other public servants. HR 3232 would extend the debt forgiveness provisions to farmers and ranchers. A survey conducted by the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC)…