A recent event in Reedley brought industry members together to go over the need for skilled labor in the agricultural sector. Hosted by the Western Growers Center for Innovation &…
Grassley Wants Administration to Fill Ag Trade Positions
…positions of Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. Grassley said in the letter to the White…
California Plums Gain Market Access to Japan
…centered on phytosanitary issues. California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) President Ian Lemay said that open access to the Japanese market represents a “significant opportunity for California plums.” Gaining access to…
Week in Review: Updates to Leafy Greens Testing Procedure, Free Mediation Available for Producers
FDA has been in the process of collecting and testing lettuce grown in the area and will continue until the end of harvest in November. The California Agricultural Mediation Program…
Contract Producers Eligible for Assistance Under Recent CFAP 2 Update
…to apply or make modifications to existing applications for CFAP 2. The announcement was welcome news to the agricultural industry. “While previous CFAP funding addressed many losses, AFBF recognized that…
EPA Announces Resources to Better Address Nutrient Pollution Affecting Waters
…and tribes to protect swimmers from two cyanobacterial toxins produced by harmful algal blooms. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report….
Port Uncertainty Makes for Tough Decisions for Fresh Fruit Industry
…Fruit Association President Ian LeMay explained that the uncertainty at the ports is causing some producers to make some tough decisions. “We’ve been aware of this issue since the beginning…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
A new Dairy Donation Program (DDP) has been announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The new $400 million program is being established by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)….
CALAMP Assistance Available to California Farmers and Ranchers
The California Agricultural Mediation Program (CALAMP) is a free service aimed at addressing a variety of issues for farmers and ranchers. CALAMP assistance covers a multitude of areas including issues…
USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Advancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Advancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
First Giant Hornet Nest of 2021 Found in Washington State
…believe more are undiscovered. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. First Giant Hornet Nest of 2021 Found in Washington State…
CRP Acreage Falls Short of Goal at Just Under Three Million Acres
…expecting the additional CRP acreage that will be enrolled moving forward will cover the expiring acreage. Back in April, USDA made adjustments to CRP to help attract more agricultural producers…
Overall Bankruptcy Rates Dropping
…their number of filings at 235, still had 61 fewer Chapter 12 bankruptcies in the past year, down 21 percent from the previous year. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Propane Prices Heading Higher
…89.3 million barrels a year ago. The Energy Information Administration says that’s a 35 percent reduction in stocks year-over-year. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau…