…is in terms of production and also in terms of exports.” Listen to the radio report below. US Remains Global Leader in Pistachio Production and Exports About the Author Brian…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
…practices and programs to help agricultural producers.” NRCS recently announced the determination of six high-priority areas for California drought assistance. An emphasis is being placed on statewide cropland, range, pasture,…
Week in Review: ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’ Labor Market & New Guidelines for Winegrape Mechanization
The agricultural labor market is especially problematic this year, as other industries also struggle to find workers. California Fresh Fruit Association President Ian LeMay details the challenges that the fresh…
Identifying a Few Common Pest That Will Go After Onions
…seedlings with agricultural fleece. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Identifying Common Pest That Go After Onions Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
VofV: Global Agricultural Issues Require Global Solutions
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…
Improving EU Trade Relationship to Benefit U.S. Ag Exporters
…resolution. Under a recent cooperative framework, tariffs for multiple products including agricultural goods are being lifted for a period of five years. “This trade announcement was a step in the…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…(USDA) request for comment. Agricultural organizations have comments on how to move forward with the Supply Chains for the Production of Agricultural Commodities and Food Products notice. “We’re grateful USDA…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the current agricultural labor marking being ‘extraordinarily concerning’, the…
Current Agricultural Labor Market ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’
The agricultural labor market is especially problematic this year, as other industries also struggle to find workers. Labor issues are nothing new for agriculture. However, shortages affecting all segments of…
Senate Passes Growing Climate Solutions Act with Encouragement from Ag
The Growing Climate Solutions Act has passed through the U.S. Senate with support from multiple agricultural organizations. Introduced by Senators Debbie Stabenow and Mike Braun, the bill was passed by…
Ag Equipment Incentives Highlighted at WAPA Annual Meeting
The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program and other incentive programs are poised to receive an increase in funding this year. However, questions remain as to how…
Week in Review: Roundtable Addresses Farm Labor, Proposed Tax Changes Have Costly Implications
…by Congress. Additional support for agricultural producers and businesses will be made available through the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. No new biotypes of weedy rice have been confirmed so…
Supreme Court Sides with Farmers in Right of Access Ruling
…access provisions. At issue, was a rule by the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board that allowed union organizers access to farms and ranches to garner support for unionization. In the…
New USDA Grant Program to Increase Processing Capacity
…Safety and Inspection Service CIS program. Eligible facilities include commercial businesses, cooperatives, and tribal enterprises. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has instructional videos available to assist potential applicants to navigate the…