…raised and recognizes the oversized contributions of farmers and ranchers to conservation while feeding the world. That recognition must carry through implementation,” American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said in…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…support the development of value-added ag products. USDA is awarding $76.9 million to the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program to support farmer’s markets and community-supported agriculture programs. A…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Senate Bill 85 providing technical support to small farmers…
Central Valley Leaders Call for Proactive Drought Action
COURTESY: OFFICE OF SENATOR ANDREAS BORGEAS A bipartisan group of Central Valley lawmakers and elected officials are calling for more drought action from Governor Gavin Newsom. During a news conference…
U.S. Potatoes Get Green Light in Mexico
…full access was reached, Mexico’s potato farmers filed lawsuits to prevent its implementation. Despite the limited market access that U.S. potatoes had in Mexico, American exports of fresh potatoes totaled…
USDA Investing Nearly $22 Million to Improve Soil Health and Climate Smart Ag
…USDA Climate Hub Partnerships,” will also receive $10 million dollars in support. The purpose of the program is to train the next generation of farmers and foresters to incorporate climate…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…Secretary Pete Buttigieg calling for immediate intervention. The group points out that farmers and ranchers are suffering due to practices carried out by vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs). “We need action…
Growing Matters: ‘Four Rs’ Protects Bees, Keeps Efficacy and Saves Money
…a message from the BeSure campaign brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, an initiative reminding farmers and applicators to follow stewardship best practices to protect pollinators and other…
Several Factors Contributing to Wider Adoption of Agtech Innovation
Agtech innovation is continually evolving, making more advanced tools available for farmers and ranchers. Although a slow process, farmers and ranchers have been more receptive to adopting automation and mechanization…
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
…Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act. Other supporters of the legislation include the National Farmers Union and the American…
Bids Being Accepted for TEFAP Fresh Produce Packages
…TEFAP are not a replacement for the Farmers to Families Food Box program. That program helped deliver more than 155 million food boxes and is scheduled to come to an…
Week in Review: Is A Statewide Drought Declaration the Answer? Moving Toward Carbon Market Clarity
There has been some criticism for how Governor Gavin Newsom has approached the state’s water situation, issuing a targeted drought declaration. The California Farm Water Coalition has pointed out that…
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “We’re doing our part in helping America’s farmers and ranchers conserve the natural resources we all depend on, like clean air and…
Bidens 30×30 Plan Raising Concern for Ag Industry
…concerns of farmers and ranchers are escalating regarding the intent of the 30×30 goal, the definition of conservation, and the metrics for defining success, among other things,” AFBF President Zippy…