The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) recently voted to further increase fees related to water quality and water rights. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA),…
Working Group Highlights Ag Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions
The Agricultural Transportation Working Group (ATWG) has detailed the challenges facing the ag supply chain and provided recommendations for addressing the issues. In a letter sent to Transportation Secretary Pete…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-29-21
…alfalfa, information on the role that biostimulants play in IPM strategies, and a report on the upcoming Agricultural Outlook Forum. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Crops Sector Received 65% of PPP Loans for Agriculture in 2020
…remaining $2.1 billion went to livestock operations. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Crops Sector Received 65% of PPP Loans…
Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks to Reverse Trump Era Rules
…ranchers to share their stories during the proposed rule change comment period. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Fish and…
Support Grows for Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition
…through productivity growth that optimizes agricultural sustainability across social, economic, and environmental dimensions. Vilsack says, “We initiated this because it’s clear that increasing agricultural productivity is essential to meet the…
Higher Food Prices Should Ease a Bit in 2022
…to persist deep into 2022 as clogged supply chains, labor shortages, and continuing consumer demand pushes costs higher. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Accepting Applications
…skillset in the next generation of leaders within the agricultural industry. Participants will engage in training seminars and other hands-on learning opportunities. The program delves into the most pressing issues…
Comment Period Open for NEPA Implementation
…changes are reportedly intended to restore regulatory provisions that had been amended under the Trump Administration last year. Many agricultural industry members had celebrated the updates that were made in…
Students Leaders Prepare for the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo
FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education this week during the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Held virtually last year,…
Sharing the Story of Agriculture with Food and Farm Facts
…The 32-page, full-color book features updated facts and easy-to-read infographics about U.S. agriculture that can be used in various ways to help increase agricultural literacy. The book would be a…
USDA Sets Dates for California Walnuts Continuance Referendum
…marketing order between the dates of December 6 and December 31. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service will be mailing ballots and voting instructions to all growers who produced walnuts in California from September…
VofV: What Happens When Your Co-Worker is a Robot?
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
…and development. “We write to respectfully request your assistance in protecting the $7.75 billion investment in agricultural climate research, agriculture innovation, and agricultural research infrastructure included in the House Agriculture…