…populations will be reviewed annually. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall was supportive of the announcement, noting that the agricultural community will do what it can to help struggling…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering H-2A wages, optimism for the 2021 almond industry, efforts…
Federal Judge Rejects USDA Changes to H-2A Program
An update to the H-2A program has been put on hold by a California federal court. The Department of Labor’s decision to freeze farm workers’ wages for those using the…
Almond Update: Optimism for 2021, BMP Training Starts Year
The almond industry chugged along in 2020 finishing the year on an incredible note. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott said between Covid-19 vaccine news and how…
How to Choose a Ripe Winter Squash
…spoiled squash will not. If you pick your squash fresh off a farm, ask the farmer when it was picked. Squash takes 80-100 days to reach its ripeness, which is…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the agriculture provisions in the second COVID relief bill…
Spray Safe Hopes to Go Virtual As Well
…programs around the state will hopefully take place despite Covid-19 safety precautions. “That’s huge in the way of whether it’s protecting bees or preventing drift in general, Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner…
Beef Industry Overhauls Marketing Approach to Adjust to 2020 Challenges
…undertaking to adapt to the change in market conditions. “I think at times it felt pretty overwhelming but working with the different contractors that are implementing the programs, I think…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
…in rural areas. Roads, airports, and transportation improvements were also made possible by $140 million in investment through the Community Facilities Programs. Investments of $2.1 billion were made in the…
Highways Prove Critical to American Agriculture in USDA Reports
…2018. The report was prepared through a partnership between USDA and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). “Agricultural freight movement is essential for moving goods from the farm to the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade with China, multiple approaches available to reduce tillage…
Michael Regan Nominated as The Next Leader of EPA
…the EPA. As secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality, he reached out to farmers and ranchers to better understand the challenges facing agriculture. He has a reputation for…
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…helped farmers, ranchers, and landowners implement conservation practices amidst a difficult year. NRCS has helped to address issues of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat. Through various outreach initiatives…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
…Bureau works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 32,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of nearly 5.6 million Farm Bureau members. Sponsored…