…this case, arbitrary animal housing standards that lack any scientific, technical or agricultural basis and that will only inflict harm on U.S. hog farmers.” In the petition, the groups point…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…Valley will no longer be permitted by 2025. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has allocated more than $178 million to help producers implement alternatives to agricultural burning….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-30-21
…the cotton market, as well as an interview going over incentives for alternatives to agricultural burning. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Applications Now Open to Compete in AgSharks Pitch Competition
Western Growers (WG) and S2G Ventures are now accepting applications for the 2021 AgSharks Competition. The fourth-annual AgSharks Competition will provide agtech startups access to produce leaders and funding to…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to invest $3 billion in a comprehensive package to address a variety of agricultural issues. As part of the announcement, Agriculture Secretary Tom…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
…$1 invested by USDA. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart…
House Infrastructure Vote Likely This Week
…The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. House Infrastructure Vote Likely This Week Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
VofV: Rise of the City Bee -Building Urban Bee Farms
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…
USDA Will Establish an Equity Commission
…that’s a step in the right direction.” The Georgia Democrat says he’s thankful for the Ag Secretary’s efforts to address any wrongdoing at USDA. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
CoBank: Ag Retailing Future Driven by Precision
…to work to help farmers manage their inputs and production is where farm supply co-ops excel.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to…
NASDA Outlines Priorities During 2021 Annual Meeting
Last week during the 2021 annual meeting, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) outlined several priorities for the association moving forward. Food supply chain issues, interstate commerce,…
USDA Takes Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems
…agricultural productivity growth. To help ensure that every child has access to nutritious school meals by 2030, USDA is leading U.S. participation in the coalition on School Meals, which supports…
Week in Review: AB 616 Vetoed and Grapes Can Thrive with Less Water
Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616. New winegrape research looking at irrigation levels has produced some positive results for growers in coastal…
DeLauro introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
…and youth organizations while prioritizing socially disadvantaged farmers and entities and regional food inequities. The United Fresh Produce Association welcomed the legislation. United Fresh President and CEO Tom Stenzel states,…