…and efficiently.” In August, the FMCSA extended the waiver to November 30. Further, a provision in the infrastructure bill recently signed into law expanded the miles agricultural truckers can drive…
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
The Department of Agriculture announced the theme and program of the 98th Agricultural Outlook Forum, a virtual event held February 24-25, 2022. The 2022 Forum theme is “New Paths to…
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…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
Agricultural producers with small-scale farms who sell locally can now get simplified insurance coverage through a new policy designed for their needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) developed the…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
…by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service and Food Safety and Inspection Service. A total of $55.2 million in funding for the program was announced back in June. Remaining funding will be…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights Fresno County’s impressive crop report making it the number-one agricultural producing county in…
Farm Real Estate Values Jump Sharply Higher
The Federal Reserve Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions shows that farmland values rose in the third quarter of this year. The value of non-irrigated cropland rose by at least 12…
Week in Review: Second Chances with USDA Programs, Build Back Better Moves Forward
…the House of Representatives for passing President Biden’s Build Back Better Act. All of the major agricultural headlines can be found directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
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…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…is made possible through grant programs administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) as part of the Local Agriculture Marketing Program (LAMP): the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Programs…
Almond Update: Being Thankful for Industry Resilience During Challenging Year
…related to COVID even further has been California’s water situation. The industry has also been struggling with a lack of labor and logistical issues related to exports and product transportation….
Promotable California Table Grape Volume Continues Through December
…with exports to Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan steady, in spite of the worldwide shipping issues. In the U.S. and Canada, Nave said late season retail…
Survey Shows Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 14%
…chains began featuring whole frozen turkeys at sharply lower prices. Although the survey timeline is consistent with past AFBF Thanksgiving surveys, 2021 brought some unique differences. According to USDA Agricultural Marketing…
House Passes Build Back Better Act
…House Ag Committee Chair David Scott says the act includes a lot of his committee’s agricultural priorities. Scott says, “The investments are critical to helping American agriculture address and deal…