…Farm Credit. The Roccas also earned 250 hours’ use of a Kubota tractor, furnished by Kubota Tractor Corp. The winners will represent California in national competitions to be held next…
USDA Awards More Than $14 Million to Protect Animal Health
…through the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program. Project partners include 16 state animal health authorities, 14 land-grant universities, and two industry and veterinary organizations. A total of 24…
MORE Act Passes House, More Than a Symbolic Victory?
…Act of 2019 (MORE Act) last Friday. The bill will legalize cannabis at a national level by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act. Essentially the bill will solve several issues…
NSAC Updates Farmers’ Guide to Conservation Stewardship Program
A new guide has just been released to help farmers sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has released an update to its Farmers’…
Almond Update: National Names Headline General Sessions Next Week
…2020 may affect the future on Wednesday, December 9. On Thursday, December 10, nationally recognized political analyst Charlie Cook will speak about the new political landscape just a day after…
USDA Updates Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility Rule
…Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “That is something that should take away some concern and uncertainty that would have been facing many family farming…
Bee Species Prevented from Being Considered Fish Under CESA
…Alliance of California, and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association were also named as plaintiffs in the case. The four bee species at the heart of the issue are Franklin’s,…
Less Than 10 Days Left to Apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
…for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 is approaching. That deadline is December the 11th,” said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “So any…
Importance of Grape Crush Report During Heavy Wildfire Year
Determining the data for the annual grape crush report could be a little complicated this year. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) issues the Grape Crush Report every year and…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering AFBF’s priorities during the Trump/Biden Administration transition, US cotton…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering AFBF’s priorities during the Trump/Biden Administration transition, US cotton…
NIFA Awards Over $16M for Small Business Innovation Research Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded over $16 million in grants as part of Phase II of the Small Business Innovation Research…
U.S. Cotton Production Marginally Higher in Latest Forecast
…remain the same. Overall international production and consumption levels were lower slightly when compared to October. Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council, Dr. Jody…
USDA Announces Key Changes to NEPA Procedures
The USDA Forest Service recently announced a final rule has been published that will implement important changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The changes to the NEPA regulations…