…policy statement would commit us to move forward on this issue with new vigor.” A recent FTC report points out that manufacturers have engaged in various practices to limit the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-23-21
…organic dairy farmers struggling to navigate a terrible year of drought and the challenges hurdling guest worker programs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Challenges Hurdling Guest Worker Programs
This week lawmakers addressed border security, immigration reform and and challenges with securing a reliable farm workforce. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about the current farm guest workers program challenges…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why keeping your orchard floor clean will save you…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…Producers Council, and the U.S. Meat Export Federation. “The Protein PACT is the first initiative to unite meat, poultry, and dairy farmers and processors in a common vision for transparent…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-21-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering $90 million for CDFA climate-smart ag programs, the push…
Passage of Energy Infrastructure Act Celebrated by Ag and Water Groups
…of the water concerns in the Western United States. A sizable coalition of agricultural and water groups issued their support for the bill’s advancement. Supporters include the California Farm Bureau…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CDFA currently accepting proposals for one-time-special crop grants, organic…
Potential For Year-Round H-2A Access on The Horizon
…would be especially important for dairy operations that are largely unable to use the guest worker program. “Our farmers and ranchers are in desperate need of a legal and reliable…
UC Davis Receives $6 Million to Promote Safe Pesticide Use
…Education Programs at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, Suzanne Forsyth said in a news release. “We look forward to strengthening and building partnerships as we tackle new challenges, striving…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a survey that looks at western drought and the…
Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
…policy makers, livestock producer and industry representatives, a fact-based public narrative and streamlined, cost-effective regulatory landscape can be developed that will allow the potential of gene editing in livestock to…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the changes to Coachella agriculture over the last 30…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…Farm System Reform Act, which represents a light at the end of the tunnel for struggling farmers, and a future where farmers are at the center of a farm system…