Ag groups are continuing to push back against the coming implementation of California’s Proposition 12. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) have petitioned the…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…programs to help growers adapt to the regulation. “There’s new funding available for fleet expansion. This is to add to the existing fleet of chipping equipment,” said Roseman. “This is…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show covers state support for using agriculture to mitigate climate change, the current state of…
Applications Now Open to Compete in AgSharks Pitch Competition
…in front of more than 300 fresh produce farmers and industry leaders during the Western Growers Annual Meeting in San Diego on November 9. In addition to investment capital, the…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…pandemic has impacted every stage of our food supply chain, from commodity production through processing and delivery. Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners increasingly experience the impacts of climate change as…
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
…country of origin labeling (MCOOL) requirements for beef. MCOOL already applies to several other food commodities after being passed by Congress in the 2002 Farm Bill. Beef and pork were…
Report Highlights Meat Processing Challenges and Solutions for California
…smaller-scale farmers and ranchers have limited access to slaughter and processing facilities and they struggle to stay in business exactly when we need them most.” Increased awareness of the problems…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a story about current citrus production trends and research looking at the role…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
…$1 invested by USDA. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart…
House Infrastructure Vote Likely This Week
…The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. House Infrastructure Vote Likely This Week Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
VofV: Rise of the City Bee -Building Urban Bee Farms
…out more at WGA.com. Detroit Hives has one goal: transforming vacant lots in Detroit into urban bee farms. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Detroit Hives’ founders Timothy…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a report on climate neutrality in the beef and dairy sectors, the reliance…
USDA Will Establish an Equity Commission
…“USDA is committed to advancing equity throughout the Department.” The Equity Commission will advise the Ag Secretary by identifying USDA programs, policies, systems, structures, and practices that contribute to barriers…
CoBank: Ag Retailing Future Driven by Precision
…to work to help farmers manage their inputs and production is where farm supply co-ops excel.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to…