…six percent in sales. The number of organic farms in the U.S. has also steadily been growing in recent years. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. represents…
NASS Report Shows Vast Majority of American Farms Are Family Operations
…relatives. The report found that family farms make up 96 percent of all U.S. farms. Family farms account for 82 percent of the value of all ag products sold and…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be assisting thousands of farmers and ranchers by providing some debt relief. USDA announced it is temporarily suspending past-due debt collections and foreclosures…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…fundraising campaign. The funds will secure research into produce safety for the next five years. CPS Board Chair Vic Smith expressed the need to continue research while the U.S. struggles…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…investment in water infrastructure, along with a regulatory system that prioritizes efficiency and completion of projects, is necessary to preserve our farms and strengthen our rural communities in the West.”…
Almond Update: Why Register Your Farm with FSA?
…Raffaelle recently talked about the benefits of registering your farm and the ease with which to do so. So why should growers register their farms? “The application time is decreased,…
Using Ag By-Products in California Dairy Feed Crucial for Sustainability
…costs. A lack of by-products would increase demand for other feed sources such as alfalfa, in-turn requiring more water for production. Without an outlet such as dairy farms, maybe ag…
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
…the President and his administration prioritize and follow through with actions and projects that will deliver actual water supply benefits for the San Joaquin Valley’s communities and farms.” The estimated…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
California Farm Bureau congratulates Secretary of State Alex Padilla on his recent appointment to serve as a U.S. senator from California in the 117th Congress. Gov. Gavin Newsom selected Padilla…
Questions to Ask Before Installing Solids Separator on Dairy Farms
…the big piles we might see don’t necessarily correspond to big amounts of nutrients.” Listen to the radio report below. Questions to Ask Before Installing Solids Separator on Dairy Farms…
Farm Bureau Mourns Passing of Richard Rominger
…who enjoy its products.” Rominger served as director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture from 1977-82, and as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 1993-2001….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the importance of vigilance on farms, why a phase…
New Report Details Findings of Ag Labor Investigations
…percent of investigations conducted by the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor found employment law violations on farms. Nearly a third of those investigated had…
Animal Activist Attempt to Tie Animal Agriculture to Pandemic
…Activists are targeting large-scale modern farms in California who Thompson-Weeman says actually use bio-security measures to ensure safety among animals. Listen to the full report below. Animal Activist Attempt to…