…recapped the progress made and the challenges endured over the year. He focused on topics including labor, water, wildfire damage, COVID-19, legislation, climate change, and more. Johansson said moving forward…
Real Organic Project Virtual Symposium to Begin in January
…features information on soil health. January 17 address farming and climate. January 24th looks at health and nutrition and finally, January 31 focuses on what can be done. One ticket…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-04-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering what climate policy might look like with a new…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-04-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering what climate policy might look like with a new…
USDA Updates Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency recently published an update to the Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility rule. Changes were initially made to the rule back in…
Week in Review: Choosing the Next Ag Secretary, Tomato Virus Continues to Spread
…Department of Pesticide Regulation is currently in discussion with county agricultural commissioner’s regarding mitigation measures for 1, 3-D soil fumigants. The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance recently provided 40 policy…
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Outlines Policy Recommendations
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) was established to provide recommendations to help guide federal climate policy. Formed in February 2020, FACA is co-chaired by the American Farm Bureau…
Agriculture Labor Keeping Leaders Engaged During Administration Transition
A change in the White House is not a ‘wait and see’ situation for agricultural groups looking at agricultural labor. The transition period is ramping up as the Biden-Harris administration…
Historically Significant Fruit Goes Beyond Food and Medicine
…Joseph V M on Unsplash Today, breadfruit is grown in over 90 countries. You can grow it too, as long as your climate is right, of course. There are hundreds…
Sustainable Ag Expo & International Sustainable Winegrowing Summit Underway
…we really put together a great program this year.’ The Sustainable Ag Expo & International Sustainable Winegrowing Summit covers a variety of topics including climate adaptation, invasive insects, irrigation technology,…
Public and Private Sector See Growth Potential in Organic Production
…of that market in the U.S. and produce it domestically while also helping to mitigate climate change. I think policymakers understand that now more than ever and they’re ready to…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
…know will only become more challenging with our changing climate.” One of the most important aspects of the legislation is the allowances afforded to ranchers and other landowners. The U.S….
Agricultural Committees Undergo Leadership Changes
Leadership positions in Congressional agricultural committees will undergo some changes in light of the recent election. Both the U.S. Senate and House Ag Committees are going to be led by…
H-2A Labor Rates Stay the Same Through 2022
…Cost Index. The index is a function of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is a national average that will cover most agricultural jobs. All of this could change after…