…The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions program, known simply as the FARMER program is set to receive significant state support. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program has been updated…
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
…is designed to bring industry members into close contact with innovators that have viable solutions to agricultural issues. “We’re really excited about this opportunity,” said SCW President Karissa Kruse. “It…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…also sworn in as the first woman and first woman of color to serve as vice president. Many agricultural groups have expressed enthusiasm for working with the Biden Administration moving…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…of the financial burdens on American producers to ensure our agricultural economy remains strong, independent and a global leader in production,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a…
Dr. Jewel Bronaugh Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…Services. The announcement has been met with significant support from a variety of agricultural industry groups. “AFBF congratulates Dr. Jewel Bronaugh on her nomination to serve as USDA Deputy Secretary,”…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
…to use while maintaining protections for workers. “This final rule will streamline and simplify the H-2A application process, strengthen protections for U.S. and foreign workers, and ease unnecessary burdens on…
FARMER Program Receives Significant Support in Budget Proposal
The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions program, known simply as the FARMER program is set to receive significant state support. The $227 billion budget recently proposed by Governor…
Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the details of the 97th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. The 2021 Forum, themed “Building on Innovation: A Pathway to Resilience,” will be held virtually on…
Innovation Strategy Report to Guide USDA Research Moving Forward
…from across the agricultural community,” Deputy Under Secretary Scott Hutchins said in a news release. “Innovation and ingenuity have always been key to solving critical agricultural production challenges and will…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-18-21
…a new pecan promotion order that strengthens marketing abilities, and the next phase of California’s vaccination plan that includes farm workers. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Submission Deadline for 2021 Ag Day Essay Contest is January 31
…Day campaign is a means for educating Americans about the value of agricultural production and encourage better understanding of the entire food supply chain. The theme for this year’s essay…
Week in Review: Ag Support in Newsom Budget, Deadline Nearing for Ag Order 4.0
The latest budget proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom contains significant investment in valuable agricultural programs. The recent Ag Order 4.0 hearings have raised a level of concern as the timeline…
USDA Urged to Prioritize Agricultural Worker Safety
…of the latest COVID relief package. “Specifically, we ask that you prioritize funds for measures that will protect our agricultural communities and workers against the coronavirus disease from funds provided…
The Western View: That Controversial President Richard Nixon
…for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet…