…to work directly with farmers committed to feeding the world. My husband and I made sure that our four sons understood what it meant to be raised in the Central…
USMCA First Ever Trade Deal to Include Environmental Provisions
…focused on, “recognizing the importance of sustainable use of biological diversity and sharing of genetic resources.” The administrator also said the USMCA works to protect farmers who use different pesticides…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated the list of commodities that are covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Along with the expanded CFAP eligibility, USDA has…
Sudden Vine Collapse Becoming Better Understood
…invasive pest is a critical component of preventing SVC in vineyards. “For the farmers it is very, very important to have effective mealybug control in their vineyard,” said Eskalen. “If…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-08-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including words from President Trump to American farmers and ranchers,…
President Trump Address To Farmers and Ranchers
In an exclusive address to the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, President Donald Trump speaks to American farmers and ranchers. He talks about the many trade negotiations he and his…
Hemp Checkoff Program on the Horizon
…interest in growing the crop. “Today is another step forward in the right direction for hemp farmers and consumers of hemp-related products,” NIHC Board Chairman Patrick Atagi said in a…
Food Box Program Helping Growers, Families, and Companies
…a great experience in meeting the needs of community members and farmers. “Our job is to source products from farmers that are struggling to move them, pay them a fair…
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
…new and innovative contributions from our stakeholders are critical to ensuring that farmers and ranchers have the diversity of practices they need to produce the wide range of highly nutritious,…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Renewed Contracts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced several new and extended contracts as part of the agency’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program. USDA has approved up to $1.27…
COVID-19 Farm Survey Open Until July 10
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association and the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety is asking for feedback from the agricultural industry. Farmers and ranchers are being…
Split Roll Tax Initiative Will Have Substantial Impact on Agriculture
…to be tree and nut orchard farmers and/or vineyards,” said Spiegel. “Each one of those trees arguably then, or that vineyard, would be open to a fair market value assessment…
Climate Crisis Action Plan Recognizes Value of Agriculture
…and retaining farmland, and supporting the next generation of farmers and ranchers,” American Farmland Trust (AFT) federal policy director Tim Fink said in a press release. “AFT thanks the Committee…
USMCA Begins Today, Lawmakers Applaud the Effort
…increase in American agricultural exports and also provide an overall increase of $65 billion in gross domestic product. During an online roundtable hosted by Farmers for Free Trade, lawmakers celebrated…