Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including more details on the fictitious pickups stealing almonds, a…
The Western View: Cease-Fire Ahead in the Water Wars?
…but the people who operate the federal and the state systems were talking to each other, looking for common ground. Last week, California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot told the…
Vietnam to Lower Tariffs on Dairy Products
…to Lower Tariffs on Dairy Products 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…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
The first payments for farmers and ranchers have been issued through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that CFAP payments totaling more than…
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…the 33rd District Ag Association. One of her main community service activities is Guide Dogs for the Blind, which trains puppies for the visually-impaired. With agriculture at the center of…
Successful Elimination of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
…tireless work of the Virulent Newcastle Disease Task Force,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. Poultry will now be able to move freely once again in…
USDA Approves $2.5 Million for California Water Investments
…The Task Force’s findings included recommendations for further investment in infrastructure as a critical component for rural success. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
More Than 300 Projects Selected for Healthy Soils Program
…regarding future funding support for the program as the state navigates budget constraints related to COVID-19 moving forward. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Lawmakers Raise Questions About Food Box Program Administration
…of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chair Marcia L. Fudge, Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Chair Jim Costa, and Subcommittee on Biotechnology,…
Food Supply Chain Protections Strengthened with Memorandum of Understanding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been working to enhance food supply chain protections in response to COVID-19. The agencies have…
Application Process for USDA Direct Payments Begins May 26
An announcement that was recently made by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue detailed how the direct payments will be made to farmers and ranchers affected by COVID-19. The U.S….
HEROES Act Bill Moves Forward to the Senate
…producers can receive payments under CFAP that are equal to 85 percent of actual commodity losses in the second quarter to be estimated by the Agriculture secretary. While the bill…
New SECURE Rule Updates Biotech Regulations
…time when agriculture is facing many economic headwinds, the science-based rule provides the opportunity to solve current and future challenges for agricultural production and food security,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall…
Revised Budget Features Significant Cuts to Close $54 Billion Deficit
…continue supporting our statewide water efficiency program,” California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross said in a media call. “But I do want to remind people that while…