Navel orangeworm (NOW) is a major topic at nut shows around the state this fall after the damage that was seen last season. Blue Diamond Growers Member Relations Director Mel…
Proposed Bill to Spur Agriculture Innovation
…farmers, farmworkers, processors, and shippers at all levels of the supply chain.” The bill language calls for $10,000,000 dollars in available funds and access to Government facilities or a cooperative…
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
…KB), educational and health care services in rural areas. “Empowering rural Americans with access to services for quality of life and economic development is critical to rural prosperity,” Secretary Perdue…
USDA Planning Trade Aid Round Two Distribution
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is readying round-two of trade mitigation payments for farmers. The payments are the second half of the $12 billion program by the Trump administration to…
U.S. Planning Another Round of China Tariffs
…$505 billion last year. China has targeted U.S. agriculture throughout the trade war, which has decreased markets for U.S. commodities in China. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
70 Percent of Farmland to Change Hands in Next 20 Years
…typically be more removed from the farm or ranch and will be seeking information and guidance from various sources for making decisions. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Announces New Dairy Working Groups
…economic growth for future generations. Canada’s government will also engage with provincial and territorial governments on an ongoing basis throughout the process. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Californian Once Again Leads National FFA Officer Team
…last year, O’Leary addressed members of the House Committee on Agriculture at a farm bill listening session at the Modesto Junior College Ag Pavilion where he offered a reminder of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-31-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Grocery Shoppers Still Prefer in Store Purchases
…study which also found grocery sales overall increased in the past two years as median income rose and the unemployment rate declined. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Pumpkin Production Strong for Fall Holiday Season
…of fun because of our volume so no one will be left without a pumpkin!” USDA Agricultural Marketing Service figures indicate that during the first week of September, retail prices…
China Trade War Not Ending Soon
…say they have suffered from the trade war’s tariffs, and nearly half of the companies reported increases in non-tariff barriers, as well. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Willing to Stall Trade Deal with China until China is More Reasonable
…trade agreement with China. However, Canada maintains that doesn’t stop them from engaging with China, and the USMCA is not yet finalized. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-30-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….