Whether you are a poultry/egg farmer, or just have a small backyard chicken coop, fire can be a devastating thing. Cathy Isom continues her tips on fire prevention by giving…
Legislation to Preserve Family Farms Introduced in Congress
…and created Section 2032A as a way to help farmers keep their farms. However, the benefits of Section 2032A have been stymied over the years as the cap on deductions…
Romaine E. coli Scare Before Thanksgiving…Again
Grocery store refrigerator aisle with containers of pre-packaged wraps and salads, ready to go for lunches and dinners. Credit: Sheila Fitzgerald / Shutterstock.com A growing E. coli outbreak and advisory…
USMCA Ratification Appears Within Reach Before Year’s End
…right now. Reports are out that Speaker Pelosi says that a vote is ‘imminent’ and that’s welcome news for everybody,” said Veronica Nigh, Economist for American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering another episode of Voices of the Valley, a new…
Farm Bureau Calls for Improvements to Ag Labor Bill
…farm labor shortages, which constitute one of the most significant barriers to farm success in several regions of the country. “Before the bill was introduced, modifications were made in response…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-21-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering rural broadband opportunities for California, overcoming climate challenges in…
Almond Update: Sustainability Goals One Year Later
The Almond Board of California announced aggressive sustainability goals for the industry last December. Next month’s 2019 Almond Conference will mark one year into work to achieve those goals. Almond Board of California’s…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…the farmers’ share of the food dollar is so small. Three out of four Americans are interested in learning more about how their food is produced. Farm Bureau farmer and…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…Farm Workforce Modernization Act to a vote as soon as possible.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 34,000 members statewide…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-20-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the origin of the Livestock Rule, educational opportunities for…
Preparing for New Labor Laws Coming in Less than 50 Days
…under AB 51. AB 1783 now prevents state funding from being used for the development of housing for H-2A farm employees. The new legislation also establishes a streamlined process for…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-19-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a project to empower women farm operators, the second…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Ted McKinney’s thoughts on trade, developing regulations for…