Another type of hemp insurance is being made available from the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), which will cover growers in certain counties of 21 states including California. The recent…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…environmentally friendly pest management tools by 25%, and reduce dust during harvest by 50%. “As an industry, we have been proactive in how we farm and we will continue to…
Broadband Map Fix Will Reveal Needs
…(DATA) Act (H.R. 4229) requires broadband providers to report more specific data to create a significantly more accurate and granular National Broadband Map. With more precise data, federal agencies can…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
…products as a “Product of USA.” Some of the supporters of the Farm System Reform Act thus far include the Contract Poultry Growers Association of the Virginias, Family Dairy Farms…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…the Senate act now to finalize USMCA.” Ambassador Robert Lighthizer worked diligently alongside members of Congress to address outstanding concerns and deliver an improved trade pact. The House passage of…
FARM 4.0 Standards Effective January 1
The fourth version of the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management program, known as FARM 4.0 will be put into place on January 1 and will remain intact until December 31, 2022….
USDA Funds Conservation Innovation Across the Country
…NRCS selected 19 projects for CIG awards. Projects include: The University of Minnesota will evaluate cover crop rotations for vegetable systems and quantify the impact on pollinators and potential benefits to pollinator…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-17-19
…cost, details of the China U.S. trade deal, and three integrated pest management projects that are being funded by the CDFA. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
Three IPM projects (Integrated Pest Management) looking at potential issues facing California agriculture industries get funding from the state. The California Department of Food and Agriculture granted more than $1.1 million…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 2
…the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and how it differs in the Salinas Valley, and some of the critical water issues producers in Monterey County are experiencing. She also touches on…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-13-19
…Act, another episode of Voices of the Valley on technology and food safety and why industries are watching the U.S. China relations this weekend. Tune in to the show for…
Farm Bureau: Farmers Need Meaningful Ag Labor Reform
…parts of the country, it is deeply disappointing that the House blocked any possibility of improving the legislation designed to address the problem, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Several amendments…
House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau
…Jamie Johansson said passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 represents a significant milestone. “This is a huge step toward addressing problems that have harmed farmers, ranchers and…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award, which recognizes accomplishments in production agriculture and leadership activity. Johnnie and Kendall White of Saint Helena received the Excellence in Agriculture Award, presented…