…Hero Pay increase for farmworkers, how early caution kept an Arizona ag operation running during the pandemic and a new safety guide for urban farmers has been released. Tune in…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
…to find different implements that can help us,” said Elizabeth Mosqueda, Assistant Professor at the California State University, Monterey Bay. “Having these implements might be kind of a safeguard for…
Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance
…applaud the House Agriculture Committee for their efforts and urge the rest of the chamber to provide Americans with much-needed assistance by swiftly passing this bill,” National Farmers Union President…
Ag Lender Perspective on Water Futures and Groundwater Trading
…how a water trade system like that would impact farmers and ranchers. Leader of the RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness team in North America, Roland Fumasi said that that system is…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers that the deadline to enroll in risk and price loss coverage programs is approaching. Farm Service Agency (FSA) is encouraging farmers to enroll…
USDA Projecting Net Farm Income to Decline in 2021
…farmers and ranchers. Relief payments to the farm sector helped push 2020 net farm income levels to the highest they have been in six years. Direct Government farm payments are…
Resources Available to Help with Farmworker Vaccination Process
…vaccinations. AgSafe has worked to put together vaccination information that can assist agricultural employers better understand the logistics of the process. “We’ve taken a look at all the different counties’ rollouts and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-11-21
…USDA measuring the financial well-being of CA farmers and ranchers, and take a look at the Almond Board of California’s newest team member who is uniquely suited to help growers….
USDA Measuring Financial Well-Being of California Farmers and Ranchers
…information from California’s farmers and ranchers in an effort to better understand economic conditions in agriculture. The agency is working on the third and final phase of the 2020 Agricultural…
Registration Open for Inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference
…on March 8 and 9. The conference will feature interactive presentations, along with networking opportunities and a chance to learn from leading experts, NCAT staff and farmers and ranchers from…
ACEP Final Rule Released by USDA Includes Several Updates
…The ACEP final rule also incorporates public feedback that was provided on the interim rule released in January 2020. ACEP provides financial and technical assistance to help keep agricultural lands…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
…several notable practices that had a significant impact. Composting, cover cropping, installation of pollinator hedgerows, and implementing no-till approaches have been critical in address climate concerns. Farmers and ranchers have…
Stakeholder Meetings to Look at Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture
…farmers and ranchers about industry-led climate solutions that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases and enhance biodiversity. The resulting report will be made available for a 30-day Public Comment period and…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
…will help connect farmers, academia, and government agencies. The MOU will provide a foundation for further innovation to address methane emissions in the agricultural industry. Listen to the radio report…