…Katherine Tai on her confirmation to serve as the next United States Trade Representative,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “We have a great…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
…to climate efforts. “The climate crisis might seem insurmountable, but our farmers and foresters are an important part of the solution. Right now, sustainable practices on farms and forests are…
Farm City Newsday 1,000 Episodes Celebration Wraps Up with Biobest
…driving from farm to farm, I think its immensely helpful for people,” Morales noted. Biobest has a central focus of sustainable crop management. The company has a host of biological…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how conventional and organic growers can deal with fungal…
UC Wolfskill Not Changing Walnut Improvement Program Focus
Walnut breeders are bullish about their most recent variety release but it isn’t changing their research focus. UC Davis’s Walnut Improvement Program released UC Wolfskill earlier this year. The variety matures…
Golden State Dairy Management Webinars Coming Up March 25
…feature UC farm advisors, dairy faculty, and specialists talking about a variety of topics important to dairy farmers. “Usually in odd years we don’t have anything, but in times of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including why the definition of ‘first receiver’ is a sticking…
‘First Receiver’ Sticking Point for New Food Safety Rule
…‘First Receiver in the rule. “It’s defined as the first entity to take possession and ownership of the product beyond the farm,” said Vice President of Supply Chain and Sustainability Ed Treacy….
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…fuel. The tax code should encourage farm business growth, not add to uncertainty,” American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Eliminating the estate tax…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-15-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California avocado marking ramping up with pandemic trends still…
California Avocado Marketing Ramping Up with COVID Impacts Remaining
Pandemic trends are still affecting consumers as peak California avocado marketing ramps up. California Avocado Commission Jan DeLyser said despite improvements, they are still seeing consumers cooking at home more…
Week in Review: Port Issues Being Addressed and H-2A Reform Legislation Introduced
Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port issues in California. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lawmakers…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…assistance to farmers in a way that helps lenders continue to support America’s farmers and ranchers.” The coalition notes that farmers, lenders, and lawmakers alike agree that crop insurance is…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-12-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an important vaccine survey farm bureau members are encouraged…