(USDA) – United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue are pleased to announce that the Trump Administration has reached an agreement with the government of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-19-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a project to empower women farm operators, the second…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Ted McKinney’s thoughts on trade, developing regulations for…
The Western View: November is Veterans Month
Thank You to Our Troops and Military Service Men and Women Carved in Sand The President has declared the entire month of November a salute to those who served in…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Shareable Resources Were Just The Beginning, Part 1
…that allows agribusinesses to share their seasonally-used equipment and assets, so farmers can monetize idle equipment during their off-season. Known as the “Airbnb” of agriculture, HarvestPort allows participants to both…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…help and support farmers as he continues to fight for fair market access.” Background on USDA’s Support Package for Farmers: President Donald J. Trump directed Secretary Perdue to craft a…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-15-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering hop and why one California growers is focusing in…
Brazil’s Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota for Wheat a Win for American Farmers
…the Administration’s advocacy for American farmers and will allow our wheat exporters to compete on a level playing field,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “We look forward to increased exports of American…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-14-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the California Almond Sustainability Program, the 2019 Workforce Modernization…
American Poultry Farmers Regain Access to China
…is great news for both America’s farmers and China’s consumers,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “China is an important export market for America’s poultry farmers, and we estimate they will now be…
Almond Update: Why Do Handlers Care About CASP
The topic of sustainability continues to grow and is making its way up the food chain. A session coming up at the 2019 Almond Conference will discuss how manufacturers are…
Round Two of 2019 MFP Payments to Be Issued in Coming Weeks
…unfairly “picking winners and losers between regions and crops,” and “helping wealthy farms and foreign companies instead of small farms.” USDA has responded to the concerns, defending how the payment…
UCCE Addressing Watergrass Issues in California Rice Fields
…ones that we know that we have or these possible new species,” said Whitney Brim-DeForest, UC Rice Farm Advisor serving Sutter, Yuba, Placer, and Sacramento Counties. “It’s just becoming more…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-13-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering who was selected as the Organic Grower Summit Grower…