…reduce inputs while increasing production. Our farms are an asset the world needs now, unlike any other time in history. Our farmers can also help solve the climate change crisis….
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
…continuing to be developed to address California’s water concerns. Shortly after the vote was tallied, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition Mike Wade said in a statement that…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…year’s National Farm Safety & Health Week is “Shift Farm Safety into High Gear” as a reminder that it is everyone’s responsibility to prioritize safety on the farm and the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the U.S. and China’s “good gestures” proving well for…
Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
…of Farm Bureau. Paula Vinzant is assuming the responsibilities of Development Director and is looking forward to contributing to the growth of the four Farm Bureaus in the South Valley…
Report Shows Licensed Hemp Acreage More Than Quadrupled in 2019
It appears that hemp acreage has quadrupled following the legalization of industrial hemp production enabled in the 2018 Farm Bill. According to the 2019 U.S. Hemp License Report from the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-13-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering dairy export values remain strong despite trade troubles, and…
Cattle Industry Requests Better Price Transparency
…in agreement that the issue calls for investigation, noting last week that USDA’s Packers and Stockyards Division would be looking into cattle prices. Secretary Perdue said the agency would be…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…farmers and businesses as to the definition of “Waters of the United States.” To learn more about EPA’s WOTUS Rule, click here Source: USDA Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation…
Addressing the Costs of Farm Protests
…hosted an event to educate farmers and ranchers on how to prepare and address farm protests. Another Beyond the Fence Line event is scheduled for October 29 this year and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-12-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering ratification of the USMCA, how off-ground almond harvesting could…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Could Help Sustainability Goals
Representatives from the Almond Board of California saw first-hand the industry standard of off-ground harvesting in Israel. The practice is intriguing to the California almond industry, and ABC Director of…
More Virulent Newcastle Found, Now in San Diego
…owners and the CDFA/USDA VND response team have effectively contained the virus to a small area. Bird owners under quarantine are not permitted to move their birds, because exposed birds…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…the Natural Resources Agency, and the California Environmental Protection Agency craft recommendations for Governor Gavin Newsom to address his plans for ensuring healthy waterways. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said the…