…infrastructure and increased vendor sales and on-farm revenue. The Western Treasure Valley Food Systems Partnership project, focusing on the Western Treasure Valley region that spans southeastern Oregon and western Idaho,…
White House Likely to Remove Some Tariffs on China
…and her office is currently taking exclusion requests. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. White House Likely to Remove Some…
Getting a Second Chance With USDA Programs
…offered through the different divisions. Director of Sustainability for Western United Dairies and the California Cattle Council, Aubrey Bettencourt explained that while it can take time, appealing a USDA decision…
Proposed Water Rule a Return to “Overreach”
…hard to keep America fed,” “They’re putting this in place before completing the promised stakeholder engagement.” National Corn Growers Association President Chris Edgington says the administration is taking farmers backward…
House Passes Build Back Better Act
…House Ag Committee Chair David Scott says the act includes a lot of his committee’s agricultural priorities. Scott says, “The investments are critical to helping American agriculture address and deal…
Survey Shows Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 14%
…chains began featuring whole frozen turkeys at sharply lower prices. Although the survey timeline is consistent with past AFBF Thanksgiving surveys, 2021 brought some unique differences. According to USDA Agricultural Marketing…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-19-21
…an interview with the California Fresh Fruit Association. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday episodes… Danielle…
Keep Thanksgiving Free from Foodborne Illness
…refrigerated within two hours of being cooked. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Keep Thanksgiving Free from Foodborne Illness Sponsored…
Bonnie Confirmed as USDA Undersecretary
…and boosting farm income at the same time.” Commodity groups like the National Corn Growers Association say Mr. Bonnie has an important role with the USDA. NCGA president Chris Edgington…
VofV: Organic Farming – Selling Health, Well-Being and Lifestyle
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…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…on conservation practices implementation and systems that improve soil health. Three of the four funding priorities support the wider adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices and systems: climate-smart agricultural solutions; irrigation…
October Ag Tractor and Combine Sales Stay Positive
Overall unit sales of both ag tractors and combines continued their growth above an already-rapid pace set last year. The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says…
Wheat Industry Leaders Meet in Kansas City, Talk Shipping
The boards of directors for the U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers met last week in Kansas City. Supply chain issues were one of many topics…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
President Joe Biden recently signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, garnering praise from a variety of agricultural groups. The $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure legislation includes $550 billion in new…