…farmers, ranchers and processors rely on overseas market to successfully run their operations,” said Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade. “It is imperative that we have a…
Week in Review: Responding to New Citrus Disease & Federal Order Helps CA Dairy Producers
…process of a new farm labor stabilization and protection pilot grant program. Agricultural groups have issued support for the CREAATE Act and its purpose to support further development of export…
Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation
Despite opposition from agriculture and business groups, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the card check legislation AB 2183. Proponents of the bill such as the United Farm Workers (UFW) have…
DLSE Reviewing FLC Exam Results After Discovery of Discrepancies
Some Farm Labor Contractors (FLCs) that failed the state licensing exam, may have actually passed. Last month, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) realized that mistakes were made when…
Developing Leadership in Agriculture from Diverse Backgrounds
…that definitely broadened my horizon as to what agriculture offers. It’s not just farm-to-table stuff, but it’s also the leadership aspect and the speaking abilities and just going out and…
Officials Work to Develop Regulatory Response to New Citrus Disease
…of Agriculture (USDA) have been coordinating efforts since it was first discovered. Director of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division of CDFA, Victoria Hornbaker said there have not been…
U.S. Fertilizer Production to Be Supported By $500 Million Investment
…of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “USDA believes in the growth of innovative, local businesses owned and shared by people who can best serve their…
Industry Engagement Sought for Farm Labor Stabilization Grant Program
…input from the agricultural community. As part of the effort, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will be holding three virtual listening sessions focused on the grant program. Announced as part…
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
…and organic farms and offers perspectives on choices related to program participation. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) offered FCIP policies to 76 individual specialty crops in 2021. The “Specialty Crop…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-26-22
…granting certain audit authority to USDA and a court ruling that reinstates modernized endangered species rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Biden Administration Invests in International Food for Progress Projects
USDA Funding for International Projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program Courtesy of USDA Foreign Agricultural Service The Department of Agriculture will invest…
Federal Order Proves Valuable for California Dairy Farmers
California dairy farmers have been operating under a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) as of November 1, 2018. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk Producers Council,…
Latest Data Shows California Farm Receipts Increased in 2021
In a recent report, California farm receipts are shown to have increased 3.6 percent in 2021. Production statistics from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) indicate the state’s…
AFBF Says Court ESA Ruling ‘Sends a Message’
…She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina…