…for displaced residents, which includes farm workers. Community That’s California Farm Bureau spokesperson Dave Kranz. by the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service…
SNAP Recipients Affected by Northern California Wildfires Receive USDA Relief
…home. USDA’s actions will provide alternative options for immediate food access. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs, including the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs,…
NIFA Biotechnology Grants Put Science at Center of Food Safety Policy
…address the problem of ensuring a safe, nutritious food supply,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “It is imperative that we help policymakers understand these tools and base their policy decisions…
California Produce Getting Legislative Support
…not exceed the lowest out-of-state bid. The California Farm Bureau Federation sponsored the bill, noting the various regulations that the state’s farmers and ranchers already conform to. California produce is…
Farm City Thursday, 10-19-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Deere Wins Trademark Lawsuit
…by another manufacturer confuses the public as to where the product originated and dilutes the value of the John Deere brand. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Wheat Closing Cairo Office
…export market development organization for the U.S. wheat industry with funding from 17 state wheat commissions and USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Report Shows Uncertainty Harming Farmers
Trade and regulatory uncertainty is hampering U.S. Farmers. The Global Harvest Initiative released its 2017 GAP reports or Global Productivity Report. The report shows that for the fourth straight year,…
TPP Members Nearing Agreement
…massive trade agreement. Now, CNBC reports the 11 remaining partners included in the agreement could finalize the accord without the U.S. next month. A trade policy expert at the Asia-Pacific…
NAFTA Talks Reach Standstill
…out a deal while acknowledging that strong differences remain. The next round of talks is scheduled for November 17th in Mexico. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Electronic Technology
Everett Griner talks about electronic technology and farm computer use rising in today’s Agri View. Electronic Technology…
Housing Support Fund for Ag Workers Displaced by Fires
With firefighters gaining control of fires throughout Sonoma County, the Grape Growers Foundation (SCGGF) announced it is partnering with the Sonoma County Farm Bureau to establish a housing recovery fund…
California Labor Shortages Detailed in Survey
Results from the survey conducted by the California Farm Bureau Federation confirm that labor shortages are continuing to hinder farming and ranching operations throughout the state. The information collected earlier…
AFBF Backs Timely Reg Review of Food Production Tools
Coordinated federal review of advances in agricultural biotechnology will help America’s farmers and ranchers achieve gains in efficiency and productivity needed to meet the continued challenges of the 21st century,…