…to competition. USDA has indicated that the planned proposals will help ensure fairness in the market for farmers and ranchers. Groups such as the National Farmers Union have welcomed the…
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
…agency and related data, we have identified a ten-year water infrastructure and related needs investment of approximately $49 billion dollars.” The coalition pointed out the need for more than $13…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a bi-partisan act that will provide clarity for organic…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to strengthen the food supply chain through the Build Back Better initiative. More than $4 billion will be invested to ensure the…
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
…Association have expressed concern as to what the WOTUS revision will mean for farmers and ranchers. “The American Farm Bureau Federation is extremely disappointed in the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the EPA announcing its intent to revise WOTUS, benefits…
How to Deadhead Roses to Keep Them Blooming
…this video, Fraser Valley Rose Farm shows you how to deadhead individual blooms as well as cluster-flowering roses. A bit later on in the video, you are shown and they…
VofV: Getting Ag Technology Across The Finish Line
…out more at WGA.com. Hear episode 1 of 2 of the “On the Farm” episode with Neill Callis of Turlock Fruit Company and Walt Duflock of Western Growers. In this…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
…put special emphasis on reaching rural, remote and underserved communities, local and regional food systems, and socially disadvantaged farmers.” USDA will invest $500 million in the purchase of domestically produced…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering western water infrastructure concerns relayed in a letter to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering heat illness prevention plans, the growing demand for lemons…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…that are reportable to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) are eligible for support. Examples include legumes, brassicas, and other non-legume broadleaves. Producers will need to file the appropriate paperwork with…
Successful Rice Planting Season Despite Drop in Acreage
…are looking good with the fields that we were able to plant.” The dry conditions impacting the agricultural industry statewide will have an impact beyond the farm. The decline in…
Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a New Record in 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting to hit a record for agricultural exports for the fiscal year 2021. According to the quarterly ag trade forecast, U.S. ag exports…