…the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Priscilla Rodriguez said that inspectors will communicate with farmers exactly what is expected of them. “They have conversations with you about what procedures and practices…
Bronaugh Confirmation Receives High Praise from Ag Industry
…agricultural industry both in government agencies as well as academia. “Deputy Secretary Bronaugh brings unique experience to USDA from her time serving as Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture…
Sustainability Challenge Looks to Startups and Scaleups for Ag Solutions
…new technologies and sustainability approaches. Companies with viable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce the environmental impact of agriculture, or support smallholder farmers are all encouraged to submit an…
Growing Matters: Protect Bees, Environment and the Applicators Themselves
…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…
Deadline Approaching for Organic Training Grants from CCOF
The deadline is quickly approaching for grant opportunities from California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Future Organic Farmers grants of $5,000 dollars are available for eligible students. Up to 20 vocational and…
California Rice Acreage to Decline by One-Fifth Due to Drought
…Commission. “Our farmers are getting reduced water deliveries between 25 and 50 percent of average. Some are receiving no water, which is no surprise to my colleagues in the San…
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
Governor Gavin Newsom made a drought declaration on May 10 covering an additional 39 California counties. Less than three weeks ago, Newsom announced a drought emergency for just Sonoma and…
Biden Policy Proposals Will Have Significant Impacts on Farmers
…by changes to tax policy, which could hurt U.S. farmers and ranchers. “Some of the things being talked about include taxing capital gains on assets at the time of the…
Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report Outlines 30×30 Plan
…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…