There have been some misconceptions surrounding the 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) and when the third tranche of MFP payments would be dispersed to farmers impacted by trade tensions and…
Federal Agencies Launch a Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation
…which U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue describes as an “essential tool” for modern farmers and ranchers. The website also describes the federal review process for certain biotech products and…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…USMCA.” Key Provision: Increasing Dairy Market Access America’s dairy farmers will have expanded market opportunities in Canada for a wide variety of dairy products. Canada agreed to eliminate the unfair…
Legislation Introduced to Allow CBD in Dietary Supplements
…allow FDA to regulate CBD that comes from hemp as a dietary supplement, providing a pathway forward for hemp-derived products. It would also identify barriers to success for hemp farmers,…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…local and regional initiatives, like National Pollinator Week, the Pollinator Partnership’s Bee Friendly Farming program engages farmers in the promotion of pollinator health on their lands. Farmers who meet six…
FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in ARC and PLC Programs
…and make an appointment soon to ensure your elections are made and contracts signed well ahead of the deadlines.” ARC and PLC provide financial protections to farmers from substantial drops…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…envision the country meeting the $40 billion per year agriculture purchase commitment,” added Herring. Dairy Applauds Key Achievements Made in China Phase One Still, Dairy Market Access Contingent on Lifting…
California Budget is ‘A Strong Step Forward’
…Jamie Johansson said in a press release. “Farm Bureau will work with the administration and the Legislature to assure that programs addressing the needs of farmers, ranchers and rural California…
Beef Quality Assurance Program Continues Impressive Growth
…haulers and farmers and ranchers is also available through the platform. “Over the past year we’ve doubled our online certifications, which is a tremendous accomplishment,” according to Bob Smith, DVM,…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Helping Dairies Manage the Supply Chain
…similar traditional systems. Due to their previous employment with dairy cooperatives, these trailblazers were able to meet the data needs of the industry in a considerably more efficient way than…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
…and poultry products while preserving the zero-tariff platform on all other ag products. In particular, the agreement gives U.S. dairy products access to an additional 3.6% of Canada’s dairy market…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-06-20
…producers interested in participating in dairy digester programs and a recap of Sacramento County Farm Bureau’s 2019. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
…the value of other expensive benefits provided to the workers,” the letter stated. The AEWR is the mandated wage rate for farmers who use the H-2A program and the Department…
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…on chemical insecticide inputs, particularly biologically disruptive insecticides. The funding for the program is derived from OPCA‘s budget to help farmers transition away from chlorpyrifos. A review committee comprised of…