Member farmers from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) will participate in a roundtable on Thursday, Jan. 6, about the impact of the proposal to repeal and replace the Navigable…
VofV: Changing the Farm Narrative through Innovation & Workforce Development
…out more at WGA.com. Karen Ross (California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary) delves into the opportunities 2022 offers for the California farming industry – including meaningful ways to the…
Federal Agencies Take Tough Stance on Anticompetitive Practices in Ag
Federal officials are bolstering efforts to address anticompetitive practices in the agricultural sector. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently reiterated their commitment…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
…difficult over the past 18 months. A new interagency effort is being undertaken which involves additional yard space along with the restoration of export ship calls. “The Port–along with our…
Small Amount of Black Beans adds Multiple Health Benefits
…on This Land of Ours. A recent USDA Research study involving obese mice revealed that adding cooked black beans to a high fat diet improved sensitivity to insulin and other…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
…meat and poultry producers. President Biden is meeting virtually with farmers, ranchers, and independent processors to hear industry concerns. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Attorney General…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-31-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Animal Ag Alliance‘s focus on communication programs in 2022,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CREP updates providing more access and flexibility to the…
Concerns About Proposal to Replace Forklifts With Zero-Emission Equipment
…just have to absorb that cost.” While agricultural production already involves electric forklifts in certain areas, rough terrain presents a very particular problem for farmers and processors. Isom said that…
Multiple Rice Grower Events to Begin 2022
…on the state’s water year and Ben Mosely from USA Rice will be discussing the next farm bill. For more information, you can contact CRC Communications Manager Jim Morris. Sponsored…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering research looking at the impact of reintroducing grazing on…
Fresh Christmas Tree Needs to be Disposed of – or Recycled
…of January. Check with your local city or county agency to see if tree curbside pickup is available, and also when it’s ok to start leaving your tree on the…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…again was the number one agricultural county in the United States for agricultural production,” said Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen. “It’s really because of the incredible diversity of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Senate Ag Committee successes of the year, ag…