…industry, the deadline approaching for Prop.12 comments, and ag organizations pushing for ag labor to be exempt from COVID travel restrictions. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Continuing Issues With Farm Labor Contractor Licensing Process
…Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1,…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA is deploying $100 million under the new Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program to make available nearly $1 billion in loan guarantees;…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-07-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering NASDA looking to address labor shortages and work visa…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights the broad impact that labor challenges are having on the supply chain, an…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…voted to suspend the mandatory outbound inspections of walnuts to mitigate market disruptions like labor shortages or shipping constraints, while reducing redundancies. The suspension brings further efficiencies to the industry,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-01-21
…impacts of COVID on labor availability, and efforts to develop solar integration within agricultural systems. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, and more. Listen to previous…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department has begun accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help people in rural…
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
…nomination to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative. Bettencourt has an extensive background in agriculture and currently serves as Director for Sustainability for the California Cattle…
Almond Update: Being Thankful for Industry Resilience During Challenging Year
…About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
Fresh Produce Industry Calling for Supply Chain Relief
…Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef…
Supply Chain Crisis Could Permanently Harm U.S. Agriculture
The current supply chain crisis would cause “irreparable harm” to agriculture. Leprino Foods President and CEO Mike Durkin told the House Agriculture Committee, “This export crisis may well result in…
Almond Update: Mating Disruption Success Story in Latest Almond Journey Podcast
…by searching “Almond Journey” wherever you get your podcasts and online at Almonds.com. Listen to Hillman’s full interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
House Ag Committee Hearing on Supply Chain Disruptions
…the wide-ranging supply disruptions in the U.S. food and agricultural sectors. The American Soybean Association (ASA) led the effort for members of the Ag CEO Council to highlight agricultural supply…