The animal confinement rules established in Proposition 12 are now being challenged through Congressional action. Legislation was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate aimed at preventing states and local governments…
Black Farmer Conference Stakeholders Meetings Coming Up Next Week
A series of regional stakeholder meetings for the upcoming Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers is coming up next week. All partners, farmers, and stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming webinars,…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…strong. “As we work to build back better, exports remain a vital engine spurring growth in the U.S. economy,” USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “America’s farmers,…
Organic and Specialty Crop Insurance Purchases Increase Substantially
…to support specialty crop and organic producers shows our commitment to America’s farmers and ranchers,” RMA Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy said in a press release. “Specialty crop and organic producers…
Western House Members Ask for FEMA Disaster Declaration
…little to no livestock feed available in the West, farmers are considering selling their livestock or land, and many species of wildlife are suffering from wildfires and no water. This…
Groups Disappointed in Neonicotinoid Evaluation
Grower organizations representing a variety of crops are disappointed with the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft biological evaluation for several neonicotinoid products. The groups representing farmers across the country say that…
Hopes That Dry Year Will Prompt Action on Water Management and Storage
…noted that his conversations with growers have been disheartening. There is significant concern that if California gets another dry year, many farmers will not be able to recover. The dire…
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
…here today.” The first panel of the event centered on industry issues and skill identification. Several farmers and industry leaders in the agtech sector spoke to the need for increasing…
Grassley Wants Administration to Fill Ag Trade Positions
…agriculture community.” He points out that agriculture is essential to the livelihood of the 86,000 family farmers in Iowa and Americans who rely on export markets to sell the country’s…
Week in Review: Updates to Leafy Greens Testing Procedure, Free Mediation Available for Producers
…(CALAMP) is a free service aimed at addressing a variety of issues for farmers and ranchers. The new California Veterinary Emergency Team will be administered by the UC Davis School…
MSOB: Using A ‘Fear Effect’ to Combat Aphid Populations
…literature and other researchers to really have a great opportunity for these farmers.” Listen to the full episode with Sara Hermann. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet…
Contract Producers Eligible for Assistance Under Recent CFAP 2 Update
…contract growers were left out and worked with lawmakers and the administration to ensure all farmers’ voices were being heard,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
…purchase fresh milk or bulk dairy products for processing into consumer products. Farmers, cooperatives, and other dairy organizations can be reimbursed for the cost of milk needed for donated dairy…
CALAMP Assistance Available to California Farmers and Ranchers
The California Agricultural Mediation Program (CALAMP) is a free service aimed at addressing a variety of issues for farmers and ranchers. CALAMP assistance covers a multitude of areas including issues…