…National Supreme Court of Justice is currently handling the case that will ultimately dictate access for American potatoes. The National Potato Council will likely encourage the imposition of tariffs on…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…to strengthen funding for conservation,” National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Michael Crowder said in a news release. “President Biden’s budget includes significant investments within the U.S. Department of…
2020 Was A Banner Year for Ag Exports According to Recent Report
…a decline of seven percent, mainly caused by lower sales in Hong Kong and the EU. The pandemic had a notable effect on cotton sales last year, with cotton exports…
Lawmakers Asked for More Support for Conservation Programs
A coalition of agriculture, conservation, and wildlife organizations is calling on lawmakers to support national conservation programs. In a letter signed by more than 70 groups, the coalition advocates for…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
…agricultural challenges. A total of $165,000 will be awarded through the national business challenge. Startup companies working to solve traditional ag challenges or focusing on new and emerging issues are…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…the National Water Resources Association. The infrastructure package includes several provisions important to agriculture and rural America. Along with investments in transportation infrastructure, the plan includes funding for agricultural research…
Supreme Court to Decide Union Access Rules for California Farms
…operations in the matter. Some legal experts have questioned the tactic of approaching the case from a broad perspective. Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh brought up the case of National Labor…
2021 CCGGA Annual Meeting Scheduled for May 12 in Tulare
…group. The rest of the event will feature information on the marketplace for California cotton, a look at national policy affecting the industry, as well as updates on regulatory and…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…integrity of the organic label. Signatories of the letter include the Organic Trade Association, National Farmers Union, and the American Sustainable Business Council. A group of four lawmakers also sent…
CalResilient Campaign to Promote Solutions to Mitigate Wildfire Risk
…damage, and released significant levels of emissions. Sponsored by the California Cattle Council (CCC), the effort is seeking the development of a more fire-resilient future for the state. “This campaign…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering PPP loans not tax-exempt in California, cotton producers to…
Latest COVID Relief Package to Benefit Cotton Producers
…of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “Specifically, for the cotton industry, the payment of $20 per acre on the 2020 planted acreage for upland and ELS cotton as…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…providing added flexibility for livestock haulers. The legislation is being supported by groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and American Farm Bureau Federation. “NCBA has long advocated against…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…Signatories of the letter include the American Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers, and the National Council of Agricultural Employers. Members of the coalition point out the challenges faced by agriculture…