…legislation. Several agricultural groups including the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF), Western Growers, and the California Fresh Fruit Association have voiced opposition to the bill. “The fact is that there…
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
…Technology and Reedley College, the workshop served as the kickoff of the AgTechX Ed Initiative. As on-farm technology continues to advance, educating the next generation of farm employees becomes critical….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the stark contrast between 2020 and 2021 for winegrape…
Grassley Wants Administration to Fill Ag Trade Positions
…issues will continue to matriculate, and these two positions will have a portfolio that impacts every farmer and rancher in the country.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the…
Contract Producers Eligible for Assistance Under Recent CFAP 2 Update
…contract growers were left out and worked with lawmakers and the administration to ensure all farmers’ voices were being heard,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the importance of vigilance as rural crime picks up,…
EPA Announces Resources to Better Address Nutrient Pollution Affecting Waters
…and tribes to protect swimmers from two cyanobacterial toxins produced by harmful algal blooms. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report….
CALAMP Assistance Available to California Farmers and Ranchers
…will reduce interest or make other incentives for the farms to make payments and that works for the farmer, and it works for the creditors.” CALAMP assistance was initially offered…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including our Almond Update detailing the new cover crop BMPs…
USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Advancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Advancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Trade Commission Finds That Fertilizer Imports Are Harming U.S. Industry
…Trinidad and Tobago have been unfairly subsidized. The full report on the fertilizer imports will become available on September 13. According to an analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering more funding for producers through CFAP 2.0, the development…
First Giant Hornet Nest of 2021 Found in Washington State
…believe more are undiscovered. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. First Giant Hornet Nest of 2021 Found in Washington State…
CRP Acreage Falls Short of Goal at Just Under Three Million Acres
…Farm Service Agency (FSA) has accepted more than 897,000 acres for enrollment through the Continuous Signup. Additionally, nearly 1.9 million acres have been accepted through the General CRP Signup period…