…policy wins. His leadership skills and extensive political experience make him an effective choice to lead NCBA’s Washington, D.C., office and the association’s ongoing policy efforts. “I am looking forward…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why participating in industry meetings provide long-term benefits, a…
Japanese Newspaper Reports Country Will Eliminate U.S. Wine Tariffs
Bottles of wine in wooden box selling in the street of Kobe, Japan. credit: reinaimaging / shutterstock.com The world’s largest financial newspaper is reporting Japan will eliminate tariffs on U.S….
Beef Tongue Means More in Japan
Sendai, Japan–A chef prepares the Sendai local delicacy of Gyutan (Beef Tongue) by grilling over a coal grill. credit: Justin.Jacobs / Shutterstock.com Beef tongue has more value in Japan for…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…to lead a partnership for repairing a facility that benefits all of California and to achieve key policy goals related to achieving sustainable groundwater management and clean drinking water,” the…
Tariff Increases Delayed as ‘Good Will’ Gesture
…soybeans, or pork. The exemption list from China’s Ministry of Finance did include several varieties of animal feed such as alfalfa and fish meal, as well as some farm chemicals….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-17-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering National Farm Safety and Health Week, an upcoming ACP…
Specialty Crops Bolstered Top-Ten Commodity Cash Receipts in 2018
Early data is out for California’s 2018 cash receipts, which shows an increase that’s supported by specialty crops. The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued an initial overview of agriculture…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…reduce inputs while increasing production. Our farms are an asset the world needs now, unlike any other time in history. Our farmers can also help solve the climate change crisis….
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
…continuing to be developed to address California’s water concerns. Shortly after the vote was tallied, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition Mike Wade said in a statement that…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…year’s National Farm Safety & Health Week is “Shift Farm Safety into High Gear” as a reminder that it is everyone’s responsibility to prioritize safety on the farm and the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the U.S. and China’s “good gestures” proving well for…
Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
…of Farm Bureau. Paula Vinzant is assuming the responsibilities of Development Director and is looking forward to contributing to the growth of the four Farm Bureaus in the South Valley…
Report Shows Licensed Hemp Acreage More Than Quadrupled in 2019
It appears that hemp acreage has quadrupled following the legalization of industrial hemp production enabled in the 2018 Farm Bill. According to the 2019 U.S. Hemp License Report from the…